catchy

American  

[kach-ee] / ˈkætʃ i /

adjective

catchier, catchiest

1. pleasing and easily remembered.

   a catchy tune.

2. likely to attract interest or attention.

   a catchy title for a movie.

3. tricky; deceptive.

   a catchy question.

4. occurring in snatches; fitful.

   a catchy wind.

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catchy British  

/ ˈkætʃɪ /

adjective

1. (of a tune, etc) pleasant and easily remembered or imitated

2. tricky or deceptive

   a catchy question

3. irregular

   a catchy breeze

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Other Word Forms

• catchiness noun

Etymology

Origin of catchy

First recorded in 1795–1805; catch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

On the other, he's a flawless pop star who gives those songs catchy melodies and polished production, and performs them with swagger in sparkly suits.

From BBC

“EW is not as well understood by people, and it is not as visible or catchy as buying fighter planes or ships,” said Frank Kendall, who served as the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spoken-word post-punk works best when the band surrounding the vocalist has an acute feel for melody—without a singer dispensing catchy musical phrases, the instrumentalists have to pick up the slack.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lyrics are simple, unencumbered by a traditional musical’s desire to grab the audience with a catchy tune.

From Salon

Its catchy music and dance sequences made it hugely popular with young audiences, and Jenkins joked she got "brownie points" from her children, aged seven and 10, "for at least trying it".

From BBC

Related Words

• haunting
• memorable