this is a phrase we used in the 50s -- "catch ya later" means "I'll see you later" -- a
common parting
shot. In
fact, in our crowd it was shortened to just "later."
Was used in either a one-on-one situation or in a
crowd... as you were leaving to go somewhere (anywhere), that was the phrase you used as you
left the area and was addressed to anyone and everyone.. "catch ya
later" -- then you would usually get a "later, man" response.