What does gotcha mean?
Gotcha means Pronunciation spelling of got you..
Gotcha
/ˈɡɒ.tʃə/ · contraction
Meaning
Pronunciation spelling of got you..
Definitions by Sense
- Pronunciation spelling of got you.
- I have got you covered, I've got your back (said by a speaker who has an advantage or responsibility over someone).
- I caught you (as when successfully bringing someone to reckoning or effecting some form of retribution).
- I got you by surprise (indicating a successful trick or prank).
- I understand you or what you said.
- A potential problem or source of trouble.
- An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception.
- An attempt to disprove or refute someone's argument, usually (but not necessarily) in a deceptive or disingenuous way.
Example Sentences
I gotcha now, ya little twerp.
Yeah, I gotcha. Good thinkin'!
Gotcha! Go on in...
Gotcha! And don't ever do that to me again.
Gotcha! You never noticed the whoopie cushion!
Gotcha! You just want me to stay here for now.
Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.
gotcha question
Synonyms for gotcha
Antonyms for gotcha
Related Words
Word Forms
- gotchya
- gottcha
- gotchu
- gotchas
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gotcha?
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What is the opposite of gotcha?
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How do you use gotcha in a sentence?
I gotcha now, ya little twerp.
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