natch

natch

slang A phonetic shortening of the word "naturally," meaning "of course." Primarily heard in US. A: "And did you adjust for inflation?" B: "Natch! The numbers all check out, man." A: "Is it all right if I borrow your computer for a while?" B: "Natch, dude. No problem."

on the natch

slang No longer using or addicted to drugs or alcohol; in a clean, natural state. ("Natch" is a phonetic shortening of "natural.") My wife and parents helped me get through rehab five years ago, and I've been on the natch ever since.

See also: natch, on

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natch

(nætʃ)

interj. yes; naturally. Natch, you can borrow my car.

on the natch

(...nætʃ)

mod. free of drugs; natural and straight. I have been on the natch for almost a year.

See also: natch, on

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