verb

gots

Gots (verb) means Non-standard, informal form of "has got" or "have got," used in casual speech. Example: “She gots a new phone," he said, dropping into slang.”

verb

Non-standard, informal form of "has got" or "have got," used in casual speech.

""She gots a new phone," he said, dropping into slang."

"I gots to go — catch you later."

How to use gots

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal, non-standard way of saying "has" or "have," common in casual or dialectal speech but not standard grammar.

Common mistake

Don't use this in formal writing — it reads as slang or dialect, not a recognized standard verb form.

When to use it

Very informal — avoid in writing or formal speech; standard English uses "has got" or simply "has."

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"She _____ a new phone," he said, dropping into slang.

Etymology

Formed by treating the colloquial phrase "got" (as in "have got") as if it were a present-tense verb needing its own conjugation.

Rhymes for gots

lots hots pots dots Scots

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gots” mean?

The word “gots” means non-standard, informal form of "has got" or "have got," used in casual speech. In plain terms, an informal, non-standard way of saying "has" or "have," common in casual or dialectal speech but not standard grammar.

How do you use “gots” in a sentence?

Here is “gots” used in a sentence: “"She gots a new phone," he said, dropping into slang.”

What part of speech is “gots”?

“Gots” is a verb.

What is the meaning of gots?

"gots" (verb) means non-standard, informal form of "has got" or "have got," used in casual speech.