gotcha Synonyms
Another word for gotcha
• interjection (Context 1)
Used in informal speech to indicate that one understands or acknowledges what has been said.
"understood, I'll make sure the revised budget report is on your desk before noon."
• interjection (Context 2)
Used to express triumph or satisfaction at having caught, tricked, or exposed someone in an error or deceit.
"aha! You really believed that the office was closing for the entire month."
• noun (Context 3)
An unexpected trick, trap, or question intended to expose someone's ignorance, inconsistency, or wrongdoing, especially in politics or journalism.
"The candidate prepared carefully to avoid falling for a cheap trap during the live television debate."
• noun (Context 4)
A hidden problem, counterintuitive behavior, or unforeseen complication in a system, contract, or piece of computer software that easily causes errors.
"The programming guide highlights several common gotchas that new developers encounter when configuring the database."