gotcha
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of gotcha
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of got you in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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It’s easy to do the gotcha of “You’re so positive and metaphysical, what about this or that?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Ms. Stefanik wasn’t trying to ask a gotcha question, she writes in the book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
In other words, it was a deliberate gotcha.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2026
Talarico’s gotcha moments often feel like they could have been scripted by Aaron Sorkin, usually making him look intelligent in contrast to a foolish opponent.
From Slate ● Dec. 10, 2025
He gives me a gotcha look, then reaches into his front jeans pocket and pulls out a chipped conch-shaped shell.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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