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gotcha

[ goch-uh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

interjection

Informal. got you (used to indicate comprehension, to exultingly point out a blunder, etc.).

Origin of gotcha¹

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of got you in continuous rapid speech

The show offers no cathartic “gotcha” moments, no easy answers, and no rapid-fire dialogue.

There are no cathartic ‘gotcha’ moments, no easy answers, and no rapid-fire dialogue.

Steinberg said the Sterling ban should give both sports and society in general something to think about “before we play gotcha.”

Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama tried to catch Yellen in a gotcha.

Maybe he already caught himself long before the media played gotcha.

But when we gotcha out he was layin' right atop of ya, 'ith his arms spread out, trying t'cover ya!

"Gotcha," interrupted George, rising and putting away handkerchief and mirror.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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