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wutcha
What does wutcha mean?
A casual greeting, from 'what are you' / 'what cheer'. Black Country and Midlands.
"Wutcha, ay seen yow in ages!"
Origin
Black Country dialect, from 'what cheer' (a traditional greeting).
Frequently asked questions
What does wutcha mean?
It's a casual Black Country and Midlands greeting, roughly meaning 'hello' or 'what are you doing.' It comes from the old greeting 'what cheer.'
Where is wutcha used?
It's associated with the Black Country and wider Midlands of England.
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