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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But since 2010, copycats have sprouted across the country: Gotcha! covers central Virginia, the Hard Times in Alabama, Green Mountain Mugshots in Vermont, Jailbirds Rocks in Oklahoma.
From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2016
Neither has anything in common with the "Gotcha!" journalism so prevalent today, but both will endure as important investigative reports.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Gotcha!" replied Heine, and picked up a rifle to sight at a target before strolling nonchalantly on.
From The She Boss A Western Story by Hankins, Arthur Preston
"Gotcha!" drawled Heine, and betook himself to camp.
From The She Boss A Western Story by Hankins, Arthur Preston
"Gotcha!" the jock said and the whine of the turbine increased another ten decibels.
From Noble Redman by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)
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