catch you later — informal way of saying goodbye, meaning 'see you later'
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: informal way of saying goodbye, meaning 'see you later'
Pronunciation (IPA): /kætʃ ju ˈleɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The meeting's over. Catch you later, everyone!
- My mom's calling me for dinner. Catch you later, gamers!
- Time to walk the dog. Catch you later, neighbor!
catch you later
INTERJECTION[/kætʃ ju ˈleɪtər/]
informal way of saying goodbye, meaning 'see you later'
He waves and shouts 'catch you later' as he hops on his bike after class.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Catch originated from Old French 'cachier' (to hunt or chase), ultimately from Latin 'captare' (to seize). In 1960s American slang, the verb expanded from its literal meaning of 'to seize' to the figurative sense of 'to encounter or meet someone,' creating the casual farewell phrase 'catch you later' as an informal alternative to 'see you later.'
Breakdown
catch (to meet/encounter) + you (the person addressed) + later (at a future time). The phrase combines the verb 'catch' with the pronoun 'you' and the adverb 'later' to form a colloquial leave-taking expression meaning 'I will see you in the future.'
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📝Examples
“The meeting's over. Catch you later, everyone!”
“My mom's calling me for dinner. Catch you later, gamers!”
“Time to walk the dog. Catch you later, neighbor!”
“Batman's calling - duty calls! Catch you later, Robin!”
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