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catchphrase
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catch·phrase

noun \-ˌfrāz\

Definition of CATCHPHRASE

1
: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
2
: slogan 2
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Examples of CATCHPHRASE

  1. popular catchphrases like “politically correct”
  2. <one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything>

First Known Use of CATCHPHRASE

1842

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Synonyms
banner, slogan, cry, shibboleth, tagline, watchword

Rhymes with CATCHPHRASE

ablaze, agaze, amaze, appraise, crossways, deglaze, dispraise, dog days, edgeways, emblaze, endways, flatways, foodways, in phase, Lachaise, leastways, lengthways, liaise, malaise, noun phrase, pj's, post chaise, sideways, slantways, stargaze, ukase, upraise, weekdays

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