Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gotcha
interjection
/ˈɡäCHə/
Definition
An informal expression used to indicate that someone has been caught in a mistake or that a clever trick or surprise has been executed.
Examples
- When he tried to deny it, she said, ‘Gotcha! I saw you do it.’
- The detective exclaimed, ‘Gotcha!’ when he found the missing evidence.
Meaning
The term ‘gotcha’ suggests a sense of achievement in outsmarting someone or revealing a truth.
Synonyms
- caught
- got you
- surprise
