Informal substitue for anyway, however, or anyhow. This adverb is a transitional word that signals to one's audience that one is getting back on track after chasing rabbits, returning to the main point being made or as a conversational filler when one is about to change subjects. Also spelled anyhoo.

Example quotes:

"'Anywho, I have shit to fuck up, a world to set on fire, and payback that can’t wait much longer,' I laughed as I leaned over, kissing his lips." -- Amelia Hutchins, If She's Wicked

"See, whenever I see an opportunity, I charge it like a bull. 'Ned the Bull', that's me now. You know, I have friends who live and die by the actuarial tables and I say, 'Hey! It's all one big crap-shoot anywho!' Tell me, have you ever heard of single premium life because I think that could really be the ticket for you." -- Ned, Groundhog Day

iron noder

1. What is your name?

My friends call me Jeff. npecom is an old biz handle, which is an acronym for "New Paradigm Enterprises - Communication Division"

2. Tell us something about you, your background, and what you've been up to lately?

I've worn various hats, but then finally retired from 28+ years as a "Clean Water Technician"

3. How did you discover Everything, and how did you become a noder?

I, quite literally, typed the word "everything"

The Hobyahs

An old Scottish (Cornish?) nursery tale, of which there are at least two common versions, both of which are in the public domain. The first was recorded in 1891, and the second in 1918, both of which appear below. Of more interest and deserving of its own treatment, however, is the tale's impact on Australian culture, from the modified versions (okay, so at least a third version, but I don't currently have a source for that one) found in the