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Definition of to catch on
catch on
verb
- to become aware of underhanded dealings.
I think my wife is starting to catch on about the affair.
I think the boss is catching on about the cooked books.
- See more words with the same meaning: to know, be aware.
Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
- to understand.
Citation from Scared Stiff (book), Annelise Ryan, 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: to understand.
Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'to know, be aware': | |
| Definitions include: extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic. | |
| Definitions include: connected to a social scene, source of knowledge, etc. | |
| Definitions include: to figure something out based on multiple pieces of evidence. | |
| Definitions include: stylish, fashionable; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: to sound familiar. | |
Other terms relating to 'to understand': | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: to figure something out, esp. to finally grasp something difficult and elusive of understanding. | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to support an action. | |
| Definitions include: "crystal clear", i.e. easy to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to see. | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of "capisce". | |
| Definitions include: to be engaged completely (e.g. mentally, emotionally, etc.) in a situation, not just physically. | |
| Definitions include: to understand something so completely that one "over"-stands. | |
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Other terms relating to 'catch': | |
| Definitions include: to see. | |
| Definitions include: to get some amount of respite. | |
| Definitions include: to acquire a buzz by smoking marijuana; "get stoned". | |
| Definitions include: in fishing, to catch a fish and then release it back into the water. | |
| Definitions include: to get intoxicated from some natural substance. | |
| Definitions include: to tag, or write graffiti somewhere. | |
| Definitions include: "Catching bodies" is a phrase commonly associated with western urban youth. It refers to the catcher in homosexual couples. | |
| Definitions include: a person who catches. | |
| Definitions include: to receive criticism. | |
| Definitions include: To receive criticism. | |
| Definitions include: run fast | |
| Definitions include: goodbye. | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to receive one's beating. | |
| Definitions include: get some sunshine. | |
Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
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