gotcha

noun

ˈgä-chə How to pronounce gotcha (audio)
Definition of gotchanext
as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized the gotcha in the low monthly rate quoted by the cable company is that it is a teaser and good for only six months

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Recent Examples of gotcha Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026 And sometimes the gotcha nature of the reports backfires. — ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 Seven months after the world became obsessed with the tech CEO and his HR chief stealing a kiss on the big screen at a Coldplay show, the gotcha moment seen ’round the world is coming to the Super Bowl. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026 In a partial charade guise arranged by Mike Cristaldi, the team’s vice president of communications, and his longtime TV partner Eric Collins, Curry was the victim of a gotcha moment. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gotcha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotcha
  1. hitch
  2. risk
  3. pitfall
  4. snag
  5. catch
  6. land mine
  7. kicker
Noun
  • All else went without a hitch at the show, which also featured a walk-on from crown holders from years past.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The only hitch was that the move to Juventus broke down, leaving Suzuki and Martinez in the same squad.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hitch
Noun
  • Handles up improves safety and hygiene during unloading, avoiding contact with eating surfaces and reducing injury risk.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Another is the contagion risk posed by having an unvaccinated child in a waiting room alongside infants and kids with immunodeficiencies.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • Creating simple games exclusively through AI prompts has its pitfalls.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The report is quick to acknowledge the potential pitfalls and abuses of license plate reading cameras (LPRs) in general.
    — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pitfall
Noun
  • Seeing the Braves compete in this series with the Dodgers, from the walk-off win to the ace performances to the timely snags to Truist Park’s eruptions, hearkened back memories of October 2021.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clear one practical snag, simplify one expectation, and give your body enough support to keep the day balanced.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • Foster made the most of the opportunity, tallying seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in the preseason and standing out throughout training camp.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This included 279 passing yards, 134 of which came after the catch.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of catch
Noun
  • Poy was wounded in a second land mine explosion that pierced his face and body with shrapnel and killed three of his colleagues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • More than any other sports league, the WNBA is fraught with land mines that are ready to explode whenever a Black woman — like, Alyssa Thomas — commits a hard foul on, say, the league’s most visible star, Caitlin Clark.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of land mine
Noun
  • The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal, which includes a 10 percent trade kicker, was not yet official.
    — Sam Amick, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Brandon Aubrey might be the only kicker worth taking in Round 11 or 12.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of kicker

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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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