Definition of catch on

catch on

verb

to become aware of underhanded dealings.
I think my wife is starting to catch on about the affair.
I think the boss is catching on about the cooked books.
- See more words with the same meaning: to know, be aware.
Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
to understand.

Citation from Scared Stiff (book), Annelise Ryan, 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
- See more words with the same meaning: to understand.
Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

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Slang terms with the same meaning

Other terms relating to 'to know, be aware':
smarts	Definitions include: extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic.
plugged into	Definitions include: connected to a social scene, source of knowledge, etc.
connect the dots	Definitions include: to figure something out based on multiple pieces of evidence.
hip	Definitions include: stylish, fashionable; "cool".
ring a bell	Definitions include: to sound familiar.
Other terms relating to 'to understand':
capeesh	Definitions include: to understand.
get	Definitions include: to leave.
suss	Definitions include: to figure something out, esp. to finally grasp something difficult and elusive of understanding.
capisce	Definitions include: to understand.
get it through (one's) head	Definitions include: to understand.
dig	Definitions include: to support an action.
crystal	Definitions include: "crystal clear", i.e. easy to understand.
catch	Definitions include: to see.
capish	Definitions include: misspelling of "capisce".
insituate	Definitions include: to be engaged completely (e.g. mentally, emotionally, etc.) in a situation, not just physically.
overstand	Definitions include: to understand something so completely that one "over"-stands.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'catch':
catch	Definitions include: to see.
catch a break	Definitions include: to get some amount of respite.
catch a buzz	Definitions include: to acquire a buzz by smoking marijuana; "get stoned".
catch and release	Definitions include: in fishing, to catch a fish and then release it back into the water.
catch a note	Definitions include: to get intoxicated from some natural substance.
catch a spot	Definitions include: to tag, or write graffiti somewhere.
catch bodies	Definitions include: "Catching bodies" is a phrase commonly associated with western urban youth. It refers to the catcher in homosexual couples.
catcher	Definitions include: a person who catches.
catch flack	Definitions include: to receive criticism.
catch flak	Definitions include: To receive criticism.
catch ghost	Definitions include: run fast
catch later	Definitions include: goodbye.
catch (one's) drift	Definitions include: to understand.
catch (one's) fade	Definitions include: to receive one's beating.
catch rays	Definitions include: get some sunshine.
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Other terms relating to 'on':
accidentally on purpose	Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive.
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
a lot on (one's) plate	Definitions include: See on (one's) plate.
as much use as a handbrake on a canoe	Definitions include: useless.
as useless as tits on a boar hog	Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic.
back on (one's) feet	Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event.
back on pipe	Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction.
bag on	Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of".
bail on	Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon.
ball on	Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on".
bang on	Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented.
barge in on	Definitions include: See barge in.
beast on	Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone.
be in on	Definitions include: to be involved with.
*be like flies on sht**	Definitions include: to be present in large numbers.
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