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

The comedy great — whose work always includes catchy soundtracks and surprising musician cameos — last brought the road show to the festival in 2015, and his guests then were good buddy Adam Sandler and Mike Birbiglia. —Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024

Where to watch or stream: Tubi, Amazon Prime Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood This animated show features an adorable young tiger, catchy songs, and relatable stories. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Oct. 2024

The catchy jingle cost them just $500 and catapulted this local Buffalo law firm to the national stage. —Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

Challenge ideas: • Dance challenge: Share a simple routine to a catchy part of your song and encourage fans to recreate it. —Justin Grome, Forbes, 25 Oct. 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