anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/adverb 4adjective 1 adverb4 •In any way or manner whatever. •anyway, in any case, used to add a point that backs up or explains what was said beforeAnyhow, he is dead now.I think they’re asleep; anyhow, they’re quiet. •Without care or tidiness; recklessly, negligently or randomly.It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow, — as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry. — 1897 •(Singapore, Singlish) Thoughtlessly, randomly, without careful consideration.Compare Hokkien 亂／乱 (loān) and 四散 (sì-sòaⁿ). adjective[after a verb]1 •(Singapore, Singlish) Random, careless, offhand, disorderly; done without thought or consideration.Rabak, to refer to something messed up: Eh bro, your hairdresser anyhow sia, your hair damn rabak. — 2022
