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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Owens, to her credit, did not interrupt him with gotcha questions or cheap shots.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Ms. Stefanik wasn’t trying to ask a gotcha question, she writes in the book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“We are not playing the game of gotcha here,” Garcia-Brower said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024
That’s the gotcha thing they wanted him to say.
From Slate • May 11, 2024
‘I gotcha; you might as well admit it.’
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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