coulda

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/ˈkʊdə/[ˈkʰʊd.ə]

A form of could — Used as a past subjunctive (contrary to fact).

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Meanings

verb
  1. abbreviationcolloquialcontractionContraction of could + have.

    You coulda told him the truth.

    Synonyms: could of, could've

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Written form of a reduction of could have.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with coulda

buddhaHuda
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Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

coulda. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coulda

MLA

“coulda.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coulda. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “coulda,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coulda.

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