The warpath” can refer to several things: an ancient network of trails used by Native Americans, the informal phrase “on the warpath” meaning to be very angry, or a book title. The phrase originates from the actual routes taken by Native Americans for warfare, but now commonly describes a state of intense anger or a readiness to confront someone aggressively. It is also the title of historical works, such as David Irving’s book about Hitler’s Germany and a 19th-century adventure novel.  

Meanings of “the warpath” 

• An ancient trail network: The Great Indian Warpath was a network of trails used by Native Americans for hundreds of years for both war and trade. 
• An idiom for being angry: To be “on the warpath” is an informal expression for being extremely angry and ready to act out or criticize someone.
  • Example: “The boss is on the warpath today because the project is behind schedule”. 
• A book title:
  • The War Path: Hitler’s Germany, 1933-1939 : A history book by David Irving that details the years leading up to World War II from Hitler’s perspective. 
  • The War-Path: A Narrative of Adventures in the Wilderness : A 19th-century historical novel about frontier life during the American Revolution.