you betcha

American

[yoo bech-uh] / ˈyu ˈbɛtʃ ə /

interjection

Informal.

certainly! you bet! (used to express emphatic agreement or affirmation).

She knows her stuff, you betcha!
Is this job tough?—You betcha!

Etymology

Origin of you betcha

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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With the new one about to premiere and the other four available on Hulu, here is a look at the who, what, where and you betcha of “Fargo,” season by season.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Not to mention those heavy accents on "you betcha" and "ya sure."

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2012

If Kane was the Boy Scout they’ve tried to market, then you betcha the Hawks would be screaming about it.

From Chicago Tribune • May 14, 2012

As Tina Fey's best-known alter ego might say, you betcha!

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2010

"Morning, you betcha," Harry answered, waving his hat.

From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy

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