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natch

American  
[nach] / nætʃ /

adverb

Slang.
  1. of course; naturally.


natch British  
/ nætʃ /
  1. informal short for naturally

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of natch

Shortening and respelling of naturally


Example Sentences

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The president was invited, natch, but he was a no-show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025

Shelter and housing, natch, as rents and insurance stay hot—and still-elevated interest rates make construction and mortgage costs even more prohibitive.

From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2024

Announced earlier this winter, the Edgars — named, natch, for Edgar Allan Poe — are presented annually by the Mystery Writers of America and are now in their 77th year.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023

He’s finally getting the documentary treatment with “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse,” debuting Friday, Nov. 18, on, natch, Disney+.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2022

Well, natch, even if it were true—who would I tell?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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