back atcha

back atcha

An exclamation used to express the same sentiment back to the original speaker; same as "you too" and "same to you." ("atcha" is a colloquial contraction of "at you.") Primarily heard in US, South Africa. A: "I hope you have a great day!" B: "Back atcha, buddy!" A: "You're a real jerk, you know that?" B: "Back atcha!"
See also: atcha, back
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • atcha
  • back at you
  • Are you having a laugh?
  • hoo-rah
  • ah
  • noes
  • oh noes
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