catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē How to pronounce catchy (audio)
ˈke-chē
catchier; catchiest
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

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 buzzy straight-outta-Berklee act released its most catchy single yet in time for a short national tour with the Click Five (the 2000s buzzy straight-outta-Berklee act). Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 The video shows Gilbert and his mother Shirley Gilbert, a retired teacher and alumna of the district, dancing at 11 schools across the city as students from James Madison and Riverside high schools drum the catchy rhythm in the background. Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025 The movie's catchy soundtrack has sold out theaters to become a runaway golden hit. John Tufts, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025 Not only is the song’s narrative grabbing people, so is its catchy hook and even catchier melody. Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catchy

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of catchy was in 1804

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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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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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