What is Gotcha slang for?
Definition of gotcha : an unexpected usually disconcerting challenge, revelation, or catch also : an attempt to embarrass, expose, or disgrace someone (such as a politician) with a gotcha.
Can I say gotcha?
It doesn’t seem happy that someone found it, but you can say “Gotcha!” for surprising it and catching it hiding in the tree. You can even say “Gotcha” after you catch an object like a football or baseball. People might think you’re a little weird for talking to a ball, but it’s possible!
When did gotcha become a word?
by 1913, colloquial pronunciation of “(I have) got you.”
What does gotcha mean for a girl?
said to mean “I have got you” in order to surprise or frighten someone you have caught, or to show that you have an advantage over them.
What should I say instead of gotcha?
Gotcha Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for gotcha?
| snag | catch |
|---|---|
| hitch | pitfall |
| gimmick | joker |
| booby trap | land mine |
| difficulty | stumbling block |
Is Gotcha formal or informal?
AbbreviationEdit. (informal) A short way to say “got you.” You thought you’d get away, but I gotcha! (informal) You can say gotcha to show you know what someone means.
How do you spell Gotchu?
(spelled the way it is often spoken) got you: “Gotcha (= caught you), you little thief!” she cried, as I tried to snatch a cookie from the table. Gotcha also means I understand what you are trying to say: “So be sure you get here by three.” “Gotcha.”
What type of word is gotcha?
Word Type. Gotcha can be a contraction or a noun.
Where does gotcha come from?
Early evidence for the expression Gotcha Day comes from at least the early 1990s (an obscure 1985 children’s book, we should note was called The Glad I Gotcha Day). Gotcha is a colloquial way of expressing “got you,” recorded as such as early as the 1920s, though likely said that way well earlier.
How do you use gotcha in a sentence?
Gotcha sentence example
- This is a gotcha for many novices because they miscalculate the amount of border they’ll need by not allowing for waste at the corners.
- Gotcha , that was what we in the know call a ‘Rickroll’!”
- Fred gave him a big gotcha smile.