Street
cotch
What does cotch mean?
To rest, lean, perch or stay somewhere temporarily; to squeeze in for support.
"Mi jus' a cotch here till mi find a place."
Origin
From Jamaican Patois 'scotch' (to rest/lean), shortened in London MLE to 'cotch' meaning to chill. Common across UK youth and road speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cotch' mean in UK slang?
It means to chill, relax, or hang out somewhere with no plans. 'Come cotch' means come relax.
What does 'cotch' mean in texting?
It's an invite to come chill or just signals you're relaxing, like 'I'm cotching at home.'
Where does 'cotch' come from?
It comes from Jamaican Patois 'scotch,' meaning to rest or lean, which shortened into London slang for chilling.
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