catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē How to pronounce catchy (audio)
Definition of catchynext
1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring

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2
as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question

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3
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps

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Recent Examples of catchy But to reach customers across the country, business owners needed catchy branding. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 The Third Man also has the catchiest theme music of any movie on this list, courtesy of Anton Karas. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Tips are not completely tax free Despite the catchy slogan, tips are still not completely tax free. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 And an extremely catchy German song has gone viral in part because its lyrical refrain sounds goofy to ears used to English. — Greg Myre, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
  1. noticeable
  2. difficult
  3. sporadic
  4. prominent
  5. tough
  6. occasional
  7. dramatic
  8. sensitive
Adjective
  • If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Being undefeated after a trio of difficult opening matches can only be seen as a positive, even if Newcastle’s obvious shortcomings require addressing if that run is to be prolonged.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers need flight data on propulsion, aerodynamics, thermal management, guidance and other subsystems under conditions that are difficult to reproduce on the ground.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of difficult
Adjective
  • While Cannes has been far more sporadic in its support of the form, and Berlin tends to offer quantity at the expense of quality, Venice has consistently brought the bangers — and the 2026 selection looks to be among its best yet.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The clear-cutting of swaths of trees led to sporadic dust storms while, at night, the data center’s bright white lights can be seen from their homes and obscure the stars, according to the complaint.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sporadic
Adjective
  • Several prominent fan groups have criticised the club’s summer transfer business and requested meetings with the Everton hierarchy.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Broadly speaking, many prominent Silicon Valley companies started in a place of technological service and innovation only to have more recently shifted into the dystopia business, and public sentiment has shifted in kind.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Space-grade electronics will cost more, and the ball’s shell—made from a material tough enough to roll over steel shards and withstand minus 184 °C temperatures—has never been evaluated in lunar extremes.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Democratic leaders face tough decisions on where to spend limited party resources to win the Senate majority.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Church bells, owl hoots and sprinklers keeping the grass hydrated during this dry spell fill the space between the occasional motor trudging along a main road devoid of commotion.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside producing glassware and private commissions, the studio hosts occasional workshops in glass engraving and open houses.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • The interplay between players and their coaches often generates some of the most dramatic viewing moments of a tennis match.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But within this storytelling paradigm, Adnani imbues each scene with a dramatic wrath bubbling just beneath the surface.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Tehran has no intention of backing down in the face of an American naval blockade and attacks on its oil tankers, said the official, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the timing of the September meeting is politically sensitive, arriving just ahead of the US midterms.
    — , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
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