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.