Synonyms for

Gotcha

Verb / ˈgɑ:tʃʌ / Another word for gotcha — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

informal contraction of 'got you', meaning to have caught or understood someone

Synonyms & similar words

caught understood grasped nabbed apprehended captured comprehended snagged seized gained acquired achieved obtained realized perceived discerned recognized

Synonyms by register

Formal

trap ruse ploy deception

Informal

trick snag catch hook quandary

Literary

ensnarement stratagem artifice

Antonyms

innocent unaware unsuspecting naive ignorant oblivious

Common collocations

  • gotcha moment
  • gotcha question
  • gotcha journalism
  • gotcha politics
  • gotcha clause
  • gotcha trick

Word family

noun gotcha

Usage note

Primarily used informally to refer to a trick, trap, or a moment of being caught out. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of unfairness or manipulation.

Example sentences

  1. I gotcha a present for your birthday.
  2. She gotcha a cookie from the jar.
  3. He gotcha a high score in the game.
  4. They gotcha the answer to the riddle.
  5. We gotcha tickets to the concert.

Quotes

  • The truth will always be revealed, sooner or later. Gotcha!
  • I'll never let you down, gotcha in my heart forever.
  • Life always has a way of saying 'Gotcha!'

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