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 song is infectiously catchy, a fitting soundtrack for a slumber party or an outdoor adventure. —Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025

The catchy nickname has been around so long that even Oscarologists are unsure how − or even when − Oscar was coined. —Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025

These are typically songs with a catchy chorus, into which various characters then interject lines revealing information or private thoughts. —Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025

The pop star’s addictive blend of catchy tracks has turned the album into a chart staple since its release in late August. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025

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