ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Catchy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Catchy is an adjective meaning (of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.

Meaning

(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.

More Meanings

  1. Contagious; catching.
  2. (dated, chiefly figurative) Tending to catch or ensnare; entangling.
  3. (dated) Consisting of, or occurring in, disconnected parts or snatches; changeable.

Example Sentences

a catchy wind
a catchy question
This hook is so catchy that I can't stop listening to it!
Encyc. of Sport It [the fox's scent] is […] flighty or catchy, if variable.

Word Forms

Synonyms for catchy

Depending on context, synonyms include tricky, hard, difficult, appealing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include appealing, tricky, hard, difficult, pretty, eye-catching.

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