catchier; catchiest
1
a
: tending to catch the interest or attention
a catchy title
b
: easily retained in the memory
a catchy melody
3
: tricky
a catchy question
catchiness
noun
the song's catchiness
Synonyms
Examples of catchy in a Sentence
I can't think of a catchy name for my blog.
The new slogan isn't as catchy as the old one.
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Conversely, a Bee’s Knees has a catchy name, easy to find ingredients (and only 3!), and nearly universal appeal with its fresh flavors.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The Lincoln Project, the center-right group known for trolling Mr. Trump with catchy ads, is planning advertising to air on digital platforms in Arizona and Wisconsin beginning the moment of a Trump conviction, according to Rick Wilson, one of the organization’s founders.
—Nicholas Nehamas, New York Times, 28 May 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The Lincoln Project, the center-right group known for trolling Mr. Trump with catchy ads, is planning advertising to air on digital platforms in Arizona and Wisconsin beginning the moment of a Trump conviction, according to Rick Wilson, one of the organization’s founders.
—Nicholas Nehamas, New York Times, 28 May 2024
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
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catchy
adjective
ˈkach-ē 
ˈkech-ē
catchier; catchiest
1
: likely to attract attention
2
: easily remembered
catchy lyrics
3
: tricky sense 2
a catchy question
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