catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē 

ˈke-chē

catchier; catchiest

1

a

: tending to catch the interest or attention

a catchy title

b

: easily retained in the memory

a catchy melody

2

: fitful, irregular

catchy breathing

3

: tricky

a catchy question

catchiness noun

the song's catchiness

Synonyms

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• pronounced
• remarkable
• showy
• splashy
• striking

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hooray for the catchy jingles, the gorgeous product shots, the adorable polar bears and twinkly lights. —Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

The catchy song’s verse and chorus work in counterpoint to each other, according to Robert Sherman Jr., the son of the songwriter. —Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024

The songs are undeniably catchy, honest and at times, unexpectedly snarky. —Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024

The streaming service has both the 1967 animated classic, with its catchy soundtrack and moments of humor, plus the live-action version released in 2016. —Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

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