any which way
In any manner or direction; often carelessly.
Also called any whichaway, any which-a-way.
Updated September 21, 2026
any which way pronunciation
/EN-ee witch way/
Meaning
Covers whatever path, method, or angle you need. Sometimes it means "however you can." Sometimes it means "done without care," like homework slapped together any which way. Close cousin to every which way, which leans harder on scattered directions.
How folks use it
- “He'll fix that fence any which way he can.”
- “Don't just throw those tools in the truck any which way.”
Origin and etymology
American informal English, built on older "which way" talk for direction or manner. Dictionaries gloss it as "in any manner whatever," including the careless sense. It is common nationwide, and Southern and Appalachian speech keeps it in everyday use. Not a special coinage with a neat inventor.
Frequently asked questions
Is any which way the same as every which way?
Close. Any which way often means "by whatever method" or "carelessly." Every which way usually means "in all directions at once."