wotcher

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /wɒtʃə/

Etymology 1

[14th Century] Corruption of what cheer.

Interjection

wotcher

1. (chiefly UK) A friendly greeting.

   Wotcher, me old cock sparrow, how's the sleuthing business? [Dick Francis, 1962]

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of what do you.

Interjection

wotcher

1. (chiefly UK) what do you

   Wotcher think?