gotcha

Universal Words exclamation (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 sb, or have beaten them at sth). * 'Don't let go.' 'Yeah, gotcha.' (= Yes, I understand.) HELPNOTE You should not write this form unless you are copying somebody's speech.