way

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Meaning · English

Yes; it is true; it is possible.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

- We searched the vehicle. It was clean, so we did the body cavity searches. - No way. - Way!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “way” mean?

Yes; it is true; it is possible.

Is “way” formal or informal?

way is generally slang.