catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē 

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

Synonyms of catchy

• noticeable
• prominent
• dramatic
• commanding
• remarkable
• impressive
• striking
• brilliant

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

These colorful, catchy songs and situations help teach valuable friendship skills for kids of all ages. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026

Sexistential ’s many catchy melodies bounce atop bright, blocky synth lines. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026

His strength — a timelessness unbound to a philosophy or fashion — has been a weakness when the modern owner of a Premier League club has expected a sales deck with catchy buzzwords evocative of tactical innovation. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026

The plot is thin, the songs aren’t particularly catchy, and even the stunt casting of Paris Hilton isn’t enough to keep you from yawning. —Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for catchy

• patchy
• scratchy
• apache
• malachi

Kids Definition

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