Thisaway
Thisaway (also written this-a-way) is a Southern/Appalachian way to say "this way," usually for pointing or giving directions.
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You'll definitely hear 'thisaway' - usually pronounced ''isaway' out in the country, it's common. Hillbilly Dude Says...
You'll definitely hear 'thisaway' - usually pronounced ''isaway' out in the country, it's common. Pronunciation
[THIS-uh-way]
/ˈðɪsəˌweɪ/ (clipped "th": /ˈɪsəˌweɪ/)
/ˈðɪsəˌweɪ/ (clipped "th": /ˈɪsəˌweɪ/)
Meaning & Usage
- "This way" / In this direction (adverb/adjective)
Papaw:
Fence tools are thisaway, by the shed.
Fence tools are thisaway, by the shed.
Estel:
Alright - I’m comin’ thisaway now.
Alright - I’m comin’ thisaway now.variations: this-a-way
★ For titles and slugs use thisaway; in dialogue you can show the hyphenated flavor: this-a-way. ★
Origin and Etymology
From "this way" with a linking vowel sound ("this-a-"), common in older rural American speech. The compact form stuck in Southern and Appalachian talk.
Usage Notes
Often paired with distance bits like "a piece": "Head thisaway a piece, then turn left." Counterpart forms include thataway and yonder-based directions.