that way

English

Pronunciation

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Adjective

that way (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Gay; homosexual.

   Synonym: like that

2. (idiomatic) Difficult.
   • 1926, Roy Turk, “Aw, Gee! Don't Be That Way Now”:

     Not so loud, can't you be still? Aw, gee! Don't be that way now

Usage notes

• The second sense is usually constructed as be that way.

Adverb

that way (not comparable)

1. This way; as a result.