Looking for the meaning of the word GOTCHA in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GOTCHA with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gotcha
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
mid 19th century: representing a pronunciation
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡɒtʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
I have got you (used to express satisfaction at having captured or defeated someone or uncovered their faults).
Short Definition:I have got you
Variant Forms:
- gotcher
Word: Gotcha
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡɒtʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an instance of catching someone out or exposing them to ridicule.
Short Definition:instance of catching someone out or exposing them to ridicule
Definition:
a sudden unforeseen problem.
Short Definition:sudden unforeseen problem
Variant Forms:
- gotcher
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