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Definition gotcha in American English

gotcha interjection

interjection
/ˈɡɑtʃə/

From the informal way of writing “got you.”

1

used for showing that you understand what someone is telling you

Example

"You know what I'm saying?" "Yeah, gotcha."

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2

used for showing that you are pleased at catching or beating someone

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Definition gotcha in American English