mitout

English

Etymology

Late 18th century; earliest use found in the works of English writer Thomas Holcroft (1745–1809). Alteration of without, after German mit (“with”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɪˈtaʊt/

Preposition

mitout

1. (informal, humorous) Without.
   • 2022, Thomas Schnauz, “Plan and Execution” (8:35 from the start), in Better Call Saul, season 6, episode 7, spoken by Joey Dixon (Josh Fadem):

     This is for you: 340 lines of so-called resolution, suitable for recording your sister's second wedding, local community board meetings, or porn mitout plot.

Usage notes

• Chiefly representing the speech of German speakers.