| 释义 |
wotcher, int.|ˈwɒtʃə(r)|
Also watcha.
Colloq. corruption of ‘what cheer?’ (cheer n. 3 b), a familiar greeting.
1894A. Chevalier Humorous Songs 4 ‘Wot cher!’ all the neighbours cried, ‘Who're yer goin' to meet, Bill?’ 1899North-China Herald 13 Nov. 962/3 (Advt.), ‘Wot Cher, Mate?’ may be a rough form of salutation. 1928Granta 2 Nov. 71 (caption) Wotcher! 1954J. Masters Bhowani Junction xxxii. 279 Howland waved violently to Victoria..and shouted, ‘Wotcher, Vicky!’ 1977‘J. Gash’ Judas Pair iii. 38 ‘Watcha, Lovejoy.’ ‘Come in, Tinker.’ 1980‘J. Gash’ Spend Game xvi. 162 ‘Hello, Lovejoy.’ ‘Wotcher, love.’ |