natch

[ nach ]

/ nætʃ /

adverb Slang.

of course; naturally.

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Words nearby natch

natation, natator, natatorial, natatorium, natatory, natch, natchez, natchez trace, natchitoches, nates, natfhe

Origin of natch

shortening and respelling of naturally

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Example sentences from the Web for natch

Solange called Bey her “favorite person in the world,” natch.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Solange, the Woman at the Center of the Jay Z Slapfest|Kevin Fallon|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Trying to recreate the dance after dinner proves to be an excellent way to burn off that extra slice of pumpkin pie, natch.
‘It’s Thanksgiving’ and More Thanksgiving Song Wins and Fails (VIDEO)|Kevin Fallon|November 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It's hard to be really precise because Romney's plan is (natch) too vague, but the basic idea is this.
Romney and the Problem of Intelligence-Insulting Comments|Michael Tomasky|June 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When the natch was over, he strode hurriedly from the palace.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi|Michael White

A Natch often costs several thousand rupees, and is one of the most costly items in the expenditure of the rich.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
When you come home don't talk northin' but business, jest as you natch'ally would to a brother-in-law and an equal pardner.
The Skipper and the Skipped|Holman Day
At the hour of Bipin's return, the Rani was entertaining her court with a natch in one of the gardens.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi|Michael White
Everybody had been a hero, natch, and they were all very unbashful about admitting it.
Four-Day Planet|Henry Beam Piper

British Dictionary definitions for natch

natch

/ (nætʃ) /

sentence substitute

informal short for naturally (def. 3)

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