The cool way of saying "What are you up to?" in a formal greeting, because the British have the best slang. Alternate form is "wotcha".
by Mwatuangi September 21, 2014
Though many only reference this terms use in Harry Potter, The 2006 Sean Ellis film, Cashback, also has the younger protagonist and his girlfriend greet each other with this colloquial term.
Ben: Wotcher
Tanya: Wotcher
The term is pronounced "watch-uh"
Ben: Wotcher
Tanya: Wotcher
The term is pronounced "watch-uh"
by mz35 August 15, 2008
An updated, shortened version of an older English greeting. The 17th century "What cheer?" became "Wotcher?" with assorted spelling (bein' 'as 'ow it's spoken English)
by One_who_knows March 11, 2009
1. An exclamation of surprise, chiefly British, meaning the equivalent of "watch out" or "watch it".
2. When used nonchalantly, can also mean something similar to "take care", or "good luck".
2. When used nonchalantly, can also mean something similar to "take care", or "good luck".
1.
James: (upon nearly stepping in a pothole) Wotcher!
2.
Greg: I've got three exams tomorrow.
James: Ooh.. wotcher.
James: (upon nearly stepping in a pothole) Wotcher!
2.
Greg: I've got three exams tomorrow.
James: Ooh.. wotcher.
by Dr Fruitcake October 12, 2005
A British slang term formed by the contraction of "What are you up to?"
"Wot'cher up ta?" devolved into this now-common greeting. See also wotcha.
"Wot'cher up ta?" devolved into this now-common greeting. See also wotcha.
by flamingsword May 24, 2005
by hytham_hammer July 05, 2005
A shortened form of "what cheer!"
A greeting between friends, used mainly in London. Also spelled "wotcha."
A greeting between friends, used mainly in London. Also spelled "wotcha."
by Lisa Radcliffe April 11, 2005