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

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• pronounced
• remarkable
• showy
• splashy
• striking

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

Mulan’s story is breathtaking and heroic, packed with catchy songs and a wisecracking dragon sidekick. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 16 July 2024

Swift crystallized the sometimes heartbreaking and ecstatic moments of girlhood with catchy, relatable songs. —Tasia Jensen, CNBC, 12 July 2024

But the catchy music, cuddly critters and atmosphere of mischief and whimsy all remain in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. —Ryan Fish, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024

The 32nd Barbecue Battle brings irresistible aromas and catchy music to the streets of downtown. —Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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