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

Over the course of his 45-minute press conference Thursday, many viewers (including CNN reporters and editors) bristled at Warsh’s penchant for catchy turns of phrase that don’t quite … make sense. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Today, they are sold in colorfully catchy packaging in forms of powder, tablets, liquid shots, gummies, and even vapes. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

The catchy dance-pop cut became another major success for Spears when the compilation was released. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

What This Drink Won’t Do for You Despite the catchy name, this isn’t a magic glow drink. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 July 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