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

• 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

North Carolinians are known for their creativity, whether that be evidenced through their catchy mountain music or the flavor profiles of traditional Southern dishes. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025

There’s humor, insight, and a ton of catchy and inventive premises here. —James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025

While Rodgers’ four-touchdown, zero-turnover show made for a catchy narrative, the outcome could’ve been a lot different. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

El Grande Americano El Grande Americano has new, catchy, theme music. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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