outta

[ out-uh ]

Informal.

1. out of:

   C’mon, let’s get outta here.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outta¹

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of out of in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

Ice Cube, formerly of N.W.A and “Straight Outta Compton” fame, has been a longtime supporter of the boys in Dodger Blue and made L.A. sports apparel part of his signature look.

From Los Angeles Times

As she sings in “Anagram,” “I like the way you understand. / I like the way you think. / A little weird / A little wise / A little outta sync.”

From Los Angeles Times

If there are any illicit girlfriends on the payroll, get ’em outta there.

From Slate

But if you’re me, dating mostly makes you want to haul it outta there like you were in an episode of “The Last of Us.”

From Los Angeles Times

Here's the list: “Colors,” “Menace II Society,” “Poetic Justice,” “Boyz n the Hood,” “Baby Boy,” “Straight Outta Compton,” even “Set it Off.”

From Salon