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 Despite their catchy marketing names, the systems are all functionally similar—each offers a very comparable feature set. — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 The next day, the trop-house producer announced the deed was done, and a remix of the Viking trio’s catchy work — with cheers of the World Cup crowd peppered in — was born. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Rodríguez Castro can be seen wearing a New York Yankees shirt, moving suggestively to driving percussive beats, punctuated by catchy, syncopated vocals. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The singer-songwriter has a history of turning her relationships into catchy love songs and the occasional heartbreak anthem. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 July 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
  • Despite the lower amount of Texas wheat, consumers shouldn’t see a noticeable price increase for items containing wheat at the grocery store.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Given the less noticeable crease, improved usability, upgraded battery chemistry, a quicker, more efficient processor, and dramatically more effective Cover Display software, the Z Flip 8 has a lot going for it.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Strickland said even getting equipment on the road during construction can be difficult for farmers.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • While following the money may be difficult, there are other signs of the growing role of organized crime in politics.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of difficult
Adjective
  • Virginia had a few sporadic measles cases at the start of 2026, related to international travel or travel to areas of the US with an outbreak.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Many private market investments such as private equity, private credit and select infrastructure investments are structured to have longer lockup periods, experience sporadic capital calls and provide limited opportunities for redemption.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of sporadic
Adjective
  • Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The group released its debut, Blood, Sweat and No Tears, in 1989 and, through constant touring, became one of the most prominent and visible New York hardcore bands.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • There were tough conversations between Naylor and Cleveland’s coaches and front office.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Villegas, after a tough primary election battle against Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, has roughly $572,000.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Artificial intelligence, continual technological advances, evolving workforce expectations, economic uncertainty and increasing complexity have transformed change from an occasional event into the operating environment.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Researchers plan to test whether shorter, occasional naps have different effects on the brain over time compared with longer, more frequent ones.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • Initially drawing inspiration from illustrators like Bob Peak and Bernie Fuchs, with their colorful shape designs and eye-catching compositions, Sienkiewicz got into comics by incorporating the dramatic realism of artist Neal Adams.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Arrest was staged for dramatic effect, suit claims The events of that summer night in June 2025 still flash daily in Dillon’s mind.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • What to know about privacy Hospitals and doctors’ offices must follow codes of ethics and rules that protect sensitive patient health information and protect privacy, but AI is not bound by the same strict federal rules.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • State officials provided a version of the rolls but withheld sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
Definition of sensitive

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