Noun
A potential problem or source of trouble.
Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.
(computing) A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.
An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception.
They change the number at random intervals and if you miss a sign. What a gotcha!
An attempt to disprove or refute someone's argument, usually in a deceptive or disingenuous way.
You're asking me a ridiculous hypothetical question that no one can reasonably answer. You need to stop with your gotchas.
The gotcha in your second paragraph needs more developing. You don't have enough evidence that the author is contradicting himself.
An instance of accomplishing a tricky idea or overcoming a difficult obstacle.
Now here's another few gotchas that you can do to implement it.
Wireless was the first gotcha when installing the distro.
Debates aren’t about bluster, shouting and name-calling; nor should they be about gotcha questions that trap candidates. Source: Internet
But Debbie is all focused on her food, and Michael a Go-Go™ is telling her what to do and she’s all like, gotcha. Source: Internet
"If a client perceives for any reason that there's less security, it's not worth the hassle to try to dissuade them, because it's always going to be a 'gotcha' if something does go bump in the night, God forbid." Source: Internet
Did you catch the gotcha in the last paragraph? Source: Internet
I don’t pay much attention to either source but presumably this is considered some sort of ironic gotcha against both Trump and Putin who they consider anti gay. Source: Internet
It's not ultimately very important that politicians can quote the price of milk—a classic "gotcha" question, particularly in Britain. Source: Internet