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

Premiering exclusively on Billboard Family above, Karis Musongole and Scarlett Spears — who play young Elphaba and Glinda in the Wicked films, respectively — performed their own version of their older counterparts’ catchy jingle. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025

Gen Alpha has launched the catchy phrase into the mainstream, but there doesn't seem to be a clear explanation for its popularity. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

This holiday season, that catchy and unforgettable jingle will be ringing in our heads once more as Toys ‘R’ Us expands its reach just in time for Santa’s elves. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025

Luis Alva of Kendall is behind the catchy tune that had graced our airwaves since 2001. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025

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