catchy

catchy

adjective \ˈka-chē, ˈke-chē\

catch·i·ercatch·i·est

Definition of CATCHY

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>

Examples of CATCHY

1. I can't think of a catchy name for my blog.
2. The new slogan isn't as catchy as the old one.

First Known Use of CATCHY

1831

Related to CATCHY

Synonyms

arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, noticeable, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking

Antonyms

inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

Related Words

detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible; outstanding, salient; distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy; highlighted, spotlighted; flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming; flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry; highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious; extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular; opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought; absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Near Antonyms

subtle; concealed, hidden, shrouded; dim, faint, obscure; insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant; modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious; conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated; muted, restrained, subdued, subtle, toned-down, unflashy

Rhymes with CATCHY

patchy, scratchy