outta
(ˈaʊtə)
colloq. contraction of out of prep. phr. orig. and chiefly U.S. Cf. outa.
| 1937 C. Himes Black on Black (1973) 142 You keep outta dis, yellow niggah. 1958 Keith & Bergman (song-title) Outta my mind. Ibid., And I came out-ta my spin, That dizzy spin I was in, Don't ask me, ‘Where have I been?’ Been out-ta my mind! 1967 Boston Sunday Herald 14 May (Comic Section), Outta the way, Barrey boy. 1971 B. Brandon (title) Outta sight, Luther. 1973 Black World Jan. 65/1 Tears was dripping down the Grand Worthy Matron's face, making a mess outta all her powder and rouge. 1977 Ripped & Torn vi. 2/2 Is this a last ditch attempt by me to make some money outta this thing? |