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
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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Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025
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In their prime, all three made distinctly catchy and vibe-shifting music that defined youth culture at the turn of the millennium.
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Equal parts brassy and moody, the theme has become an indelible part of American movie culture, especially as the brand has moved from a mildly popular television series to a wildly successful film juggernaut, propelling both Tom Cruise and Schifrin's catchy tune to eternal stardom.
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025
At times awkward, but mostly gorgeous, catchy and sincere.
—Darian Sahanaja, Variety, 15 June 2025
In their prime, all three made distinctly catchy and vibe-shifting music that defined youth culture at the turn of the millennium.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Equal parts brassy and moody, the theme has become an indelible part of American movie culture, especially as the brand has moved from a mildly popular television series to a wildly successful film juggernaut, propelling both Tom Cruise and Schifrin's catchy tune to eternal stardom.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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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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