gotcha Meaning & Definition
What Does Gotcha Mean?
Gotcha is used as a contraction meaning Pronunciation spelling of got you. As an interjection, it means I understand you or what you said. As a noun, it means A potential problem or source of trouble.
Quick Facts About Gotcha
| Part of speech | contraction, interjection, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɒ.tʃə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | gotchas |
Gotcha Definition (Contraction)
- Pronunciation spelling of got you.
I gotcha now, ya little twerp.
Gotcha as an Interjection
- I understand you or what you said.
Gotcha! You just want me to stay here for now.
- I got you by surprise .
Gotcha! You never noticed the whoopie cushion!
- I caught (uncovered) you .
Gotcha! What do you think you're doing, sneaking around in here?
- I have caught you (literally, physically) .
Gotcha!
- (Can we verify this sense?) I have got you covered, I've got your back .
Gotcha! Go on in...
Gotcha as a Noun
- A potential problem or source of trouble.
Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.
- A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.
- An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception.
gotcha question
- An attempt to disprove or refute someone's argument, usually (but not necessarily) in a deceptive or disingenuous way.
You're asking me a ridiculous hypothetical question that no one can reasonably answer. You need to stop with your gotchas.
- An instance of accomplishing a tricky idea or overcoming a difficult obstacle.
Now here's another few gotchas that you can do to implement it.
Synonyms of Gotcha
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Gotcha synonyms and antonyms →Gotcha in a Sentence
I gotcha now, ya little twerp.
Sucka, now I gotcha where I wantcha.
Yeah, I gotcha. Good thinkin'!
Gotcha! You just want me to stay here for now.
Gotcha! You never noticed the whoopie cushion!
Gotcha! What do you think you're doing, sneaking around in here?
Gotcha!
Gotcha! Go on in...
Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.
gotcha question
They change the number at random intervals and if you miss a sign. What a gotcha!
You're asking me a ridiculous hypothetical question that no one can reasonably answer. You need to stop with your gotchas.
The gotcha in your second paragraph needs more developing. You don't have enough evidence that the author is contradicting himself.
Now here's another few gotchas that you can do to implement it.
Wireless was the first gotcha when installing the distro.
Word Forms & Grammar
gotcha
gotcha (plural gotchas)
Words That Rhyme With Gotcha
Origin of Gotcha
From got + -cha.
How Do You Say Gotcha?
Gotcha is pronounced /ˈɡɒ.tʃə/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɡɒ).