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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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The sonic change was a welcome one; soon after Metamorphosis’ release, Infinity Song went viral online for catchy melodies that swirl and twist their way inside your head.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The video started with Earle smiling and gesturing a lasso motion while the song played its catchy chorus.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The band's combination of boyish charm, big-city energy and catchy tunes has not only cultivated a following but also landed the group on several big stages.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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