outta

word · lemma: out of

/ˈaʊtə/, /ˈutə/
OW-tuh, OO-tuh
/aʊttˈɑː/
ow-TAH

Definition

'Outta' is an informal, spoken contraction of 'out of,' often used in American English speech and writing to sound casual or imitate pronunciation.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mostly in spoken English or casual writing, like texts, song lyrics, or dialogue. Not appropriate for formal or academic contexts. Common phrases: 'get outta here!', 'straight outta', 'I'm outta money.' Rarely written in formal texts.

Example Sentences

I'm outta time.

basic

He's outta money.

basic

Get outta here!

basic

She ran outta the room when she saw the spider.

natural

You gotta get outta your comfort zone to grow.

natural

It's straight outta a movie!

natural