Gotchy

n.

Heard in Dublin

A night watchman or security guard. From the notion of "got ye!".

...Leg it lads, the gotchy!

Posh English

Take to your heels, fellows, the nocturnal watchman approaches.

Related terms

• Not a balls notionTo have not a balls notion is to be entirely without any idea or clue about something.
• That's not what yer ma said last nightI had sexual intercourse with your mother last night.
• AS sure as night follas dayWhen there is going to be a sure out come of something.
• Bulls notionNo idea whatsoever.
• Foggiest notionAn admission of complete ignorance on a subject.
• NotionTo have no idea at all.