gotcha

Stick figure character making a finger gun gesture with a smug, mischievous expression.
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What does the gotcha emoji mean?

A classic finger-gun meme that perfectly captures that smug, 'I caught you' energy.

This emoji features a stylized, hand-drawn character making a finger-gun gesture with a mischievous, knowing grin. It is a staple of internet culture, often used to signal playful confrontation, sarcasm, or acknowledging a clever remark in chat threads. It is the go-to reaction for when someone makes a point you agree with or when you want to playfully call someone out.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging a clever point made by someone
  • Playfully calling out a friend for sarcasm
  • Signaling agreement with a witty remark made
  • Adding a smug touch to casual banter

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the gotcha image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the gotcha image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the gotcha image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.