catchier; catchiest
1
a
: tending to catch the interest or attention
a catchy title
b
: easily retained in the memory
a catchy melody
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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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
With catchy songs and manic energy (and a net worth of around $20 million), Blippi has invaded the brains of our children and shows no sign of letting up anytime soon.
—Kristi Pahr, Parents, 7 May 2024
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catchy
adjective
ˈkach-ē 
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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