verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Synonym of have got to, have to abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction, no-past, no-present-participle, participle, past

   "I gotta learn this for my exam."

2. 2
   Contraction of got + a. abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction

   "I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night"

Synonyms

All synonyms

gotgotgot tohave got tohave got tohave to

Example

More examples

""It's pool-season from this week, isn't it?" "Oh yes. I've gotta go and buy a swimming suit, then.""

Etymology

Contraction of got + to.

Related phrases

I gotta love you and leave yougot to

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