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 shapes were synchronized to the catchy tunes from the movie as well as the fountains that dance in the lagoon at the foot of the Burj Khalifa. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

The episode has everything that makes Bob’s Burgers great: multiple catchy original songs, experimentation with genre, and an unexpected reveal that the whole family can enjoy. 1. —Lillian Brown, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024

The song has become a fan favorite since its release, praised for its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

That music is catchy as hell, as evidenced by what plays during the big boss fight against a big alligator named Two-Toed Tom shown during the preview. —Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 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