gotcha

noun

got·cha ˈgä-chə

: an unexpected usually disconcerting challenge, revelation, or catch

also : an attempt to embarrass, expose, or disgrace someone (such as a politician) with a gotcha

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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Under the guilt-by-association ethos of social media, these people found the news that the singer was related to a Republican state politician a damning gotcha, as if 26-year-old women always have the same politics as their uncles. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024 So, what are the biggest gotchas for vacation rental customers? —

Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 Harris handled this gotcha moment particularly well Harris handled one potential gotcha moment particularly well. —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024 The problem is that during the getting up-to-speed time, there might be inadvertent gotchas or hiccups that arise. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gotcha