catchier; catchiest
1
a
: tending to catch the interest or attention
a catchy title
b
: easily retained in the memory
a catchy melody
3
: tricky
a catchy question
catchiness
noun
the song's catchiness
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.
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Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The guitarist, songwriter and record producer was not known for flashy playing, but his spare, catchy licks and solid rhythm chops helped define Memphis soul music.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
The soap gained popularity thanks in part to commercials featuring scenes of Ireland’s countryside and catchy slogans.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
To drive the point home, this episode’s soundtrack features a snippet from Elmer Bernstein’s catchy theme song.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catchy
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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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
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