gotcha
exclamation /ˈɡɒtʃə/
/ˈɡɑːtʃə/
(non-standard)- the written form of the way some people pronounce ‘I’ve got you’, which is not considered to be correct
- ‘Gotcha!’ I yelled as I grabbed him by the arm (= used when you have caught somebody, or have beaten them at something).
- ‘Don't let go.’ ‘Yeah, gotcha.’ (= Yes, I understand.)
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Word Origin1930s: representing a pronunciation.