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
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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For years, State Farm has run catchy commercials featuring former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, former Indiana Pacers shooting guard Reggie Miller, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark of the WNBA and a host of others.
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Jessica Golden,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
The catchy, low-key pop tune holds steady at No. 29 on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking, dips slightly from No. 20 to No. 21 on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, and climbs on the Hot 100 from No. 81 to No. 70.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Between catchy musical numbers and high-energy dance breaks, the film delivers a timely message: showing up as your full self is the key to connection.
—Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters’ sound represents a continuum of music from roots to pop influences, a cappella and groovy indie folk.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Golden,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
The catchy, low-key pop tune holds steady at No. 29 on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking, dips slightly from No. 20 to No. 21 on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, and climbs on the Hot 100 from No. 81 to No. 70.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Between catchy musical numbers and high-energy dance breaks, the film delivers a timely message: showing up as your full self is the key to connection.
—Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters’ sound represents a continuum of music from roots to pop influences, a cappella and groovy indie folk.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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