gotcha
/ˈɡɑtʃə/
interjection
- Used to say 'I understand' or 'I see' in a casual way.
- "You need to turn left at the next light." "Gotcha, I'll do that."
- "The meeting is at 3 p.m., not 2." "Gotcha, thanks for the correction."
- She explained the rules once more, and he nodded, saying, "Gotcha."
- Used to say 'I have caught you' or 'I have gotten you,' often in a playful or triumphant way.
- He sneaked up behind his sister and shouted, "Gotcha!"
- The detective smiled and said, "Gotcha — we found your fingerprints on the glass."
- In the game of tag, she tapped his shoulder and laughed, "Gotcha!"
Synonyms
noun
- A hidden problem or unexpected difficulty, especially in a plan or agreement.
- Before you sign up, read everything carefully to avoid any gotchas.
- The contract looked good, but there was a gotcha in the fine print about extra fees.
- The software seemed simple, but users quickly discovered a gotcha with the payment system.