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
  • The trailer relies on a hitch coupler force sensor to provide continuous feedback on the pull on the tow vehicle, managing the trailer's movement by increasing motor output or applying the electro-mechanical brakes located at all four wheels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
  • Their receiver’s probably never seen an actual hitch put into it.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Definition of hitch
Noun
  • This places the District at significant risk of being in violation of the law and collective bargaining agreements.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Odulio, who could not be reached for comment, previously worked as a federal trial attorney for the Department of Justice and as a senior operational risk manager for Wells Fargo.
    — Julia Coin July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • Furthermore, Musashi warns against the pitfalls of an obsession with speed, as this translates in the workplace with a leader that can impair organizational culture.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • When the case was officially closed in 2008, Hollywood Police Chief Chadwick Wagner apologized to John and Revé and acknowledged the pitfalls of the department’s investigation.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of pitfall
Noun
  • For Yasmina, who already has one foot in Europe, such a blast from the past feels like a strange cosmic snag.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Although viewed as a bar-setter, the Eagles could hit a few snags this season.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • The catch, as there very often is, is that the critical elements mostly exist in concentrations that are too low to extract economically.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • India dropped five catches but Zimbabwe was outplayed with both bat and ball.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Definition of catch
Noun
  • One image showing land mines was widely republished by Thai media outlets and bolstered Thailand's claims that Cambodia had laid new mines along the border that wounded patrolling Thai soldiers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • The younger Modrić’s childhood home in the village of Jasenice was abandoned and remains so to this day, with signs warning visitors of land mines in the area.
    — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 June 2026
Definition of land mine
Noun
  • The Falcons’ 41-year-old kicker, who’s entering his 19th NFL season, has seen many training camp arrivals and has no nervousness or anxieties.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • The Packers’ quest for long-term kicker consistency post-Mason Crosby enters its fourth season.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of kicker

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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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