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DictionarySeeworstin the worst way
in the worst wayDesperately and with an extreme desire. I remember wanting that video game in the worst way, and I was so thrilled when my parents bought it for me.See also: way, worstin the worst wayFig. very much. I want a new car in the worst way. Bob wants to retire in the worst way.See also: way, worstin the worst wayDesperately, very much, as in He wanted a new trumpet in the worst way. This usage replaced worst kind. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s] See also: way, worst in the worst way Informal Very much; a great deal: wanted to be elected in the worst way.See also: way, worst |