catchy

[kach-ee]

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.

catchy

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• catchiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of catchy¹

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

Example Sentences

“The Fate of Ophelia,” a song about powerlessness and heartbreak, is unassuming and blandly catchy with a melody whose shape vaguely resembles Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.”

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The ads are intentionally repetitive, outrageous and catchy, so if viewers have an accident, they recall who to call.

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While they’ve covered Spanish songs before, releasing their own version of the catchy, female empowerment song “Ex” was a gift to their global fan base.

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The insanely catchy bridge – where Raye longs for "a diamond ring I can wear on my wedding finger" – has also gone viral on TikTok.

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But the reception to the show’s catchy ukelele-driven theme song made him feel like there was room to push the musical elements further, like having a unique end credits and outro song for each episode.

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Related Words

• haunting 
• memorable