every which way

adverb

1
: in every direction
2
: in a disorderly manner : irregularly
toys scattered about every which way

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But the tables are still filled with loyal families and local dignitaries, and the menu is reassuringly traditional—Peking duck, herbal soups, and seafood cooked every which way. Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024 For other cooking strategies like grilling, broiling, and baking, don’t miss our overview of how—and how long—to cook lobster tails every which way. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024 While Nghia never spoke to his daughter about his years growing up in southern Vietnam and the war experience, Christina is trying every which way to bridge the gap between them, including experiencing the country of his youth for herself. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 There’s poles poking out every which way, and both cylinders look equally daunting, but Theo is too hot and hunky to make it through, meaning Bananas gets his second elimination victory of the season. Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for every which way 

Word History

Etymology

probably by folk etymology from Middle English everich way every way

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of every which way was in 1820

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“Every which way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20which%20way. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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