gotta
/ˈɡɒtə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Synonym of have got to, have to
VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
I gotta learn this for my exam.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.
Common questions
What does “gotta” mean?
Synonym of have got to, have to
Is “gotta” formal or informal?
gotta is generally colloquial.
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.