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
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Examples of gotcha in a Sentence
The program has a few gotchas in store for unsuspecting computer users.
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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And his attacks have spawned a cottage industry of Trump supporters who have declared a digital war of sorts against CNN, including gotcha videos of network employees and threatening messages sent to anchors’ cellphones.
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In essence, the courts were playing gotcha with the President—accusing him of saying one thing in public while his Administration was saying something else in court.
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This can feel like a gotcha for customers who are not fully aware of how roaming works.
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Origin and Etymology of gotcha
alteration of got you
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playDefinition of gotcha for English Language Learners
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: an unexpected problem or usually unpleasant surprise
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