ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oughta

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɔːtə/

Quick meaning: Oughta meaning (colloquial or dialectal) Contraction of ought to.

Meaning

(colloquial or dialectal) Contraction of ought to.

More Meanings

  1. (colloquial or dialectal) Contraction of ought to + have.

Example Sentences

You oughta been here an hour ago.
There oughta be a law against that.
It's not fair to deny me / Of the cross I bear that you gave to me / You, you, you oughta know

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include better, expected, gotta, jest, must, ought.

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