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natch

adverb
\ˈnach \

Definition of natch 

slang

: of course : naturally

Examples of natch in a Sentence

He bought the most expensive car he could find, natch. the next day the office lothario was claiming, “The chicks at the party couldn't resist a looker like myself, natch”

First Known Use of natch

1942, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for natch

by shortening & alteration from naturally

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The first known use of natch was in 1942

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natch

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of natch

: as you would expect

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