catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē How to pronounce catchy (audio)
ˈke-chē
catchier; catchiest
Synonyms of catchynext
1
a
: tending to catch the interest or attention
a catchy title
b
: easily retained in the memory
a catchy melody
2
: fitful, irregular
catchy breathing
3
: tricky
a catchy question
catchiness noun
the song's catchiness

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Examples of catchy in a Sentence

I can't think of a catchy name for my blog. The new slogan isn't as catchy as the old one.
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The show was also quirky and fun — with catchy songs, to boot. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026 Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Last year, Hobert released Who’s the Clown, and it was quickly met with critical acclaim for the album’s catchy tracks and relatable and earnest lyrics. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 What makes the games work is a combination of great, catchy music — the series is produced by Japanese singer-songwriter Tsunku — and weirdo minigames. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchy

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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catchy

adjective
ˈkach-ē How to pronounce catchy (audio)
ˈkech-ē
catchier; catchiest
1
: likely to attract attention
2
: easily remembered
catchy lyrics
3
: tricky sense 2
a catchy question

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