catchy
KAT-shee
Catchy (adj) means Easy to remember and instantly appealing, especially describing music or slogans. Example: “The jingle was so catchy I couldn't stop humming it.”
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Easy to remember and instantly appealing, especially describing music or slogans.
"The jingle was so catchy I couldn't stop humming it."
"They needed a catchy name for the new product."
How to use catchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething — usually a tune, phrase, or name — that sticks in your head easily.
Common pairings
catchy tune
catchy slogan
catchy name
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Word forms
- Comparative
- catchier
- Superlative
- catchiest
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The jingle was so _____ I couldn't stop humming it.
Etymology
From catch plus the adjective suffix -y.
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What does “catchy” mean?
The word “catchy” means easy to remember and instantly appealing, especially describing music or slogans. In plain terms, something — usually a tune, phrase, or name — that sticks in your head easily.
How do you pronounce “catchy”?
“Catchy” is pronounced KAT-shee (/ˈkæt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “catchy” in a sentence?
Here is “catchy” used in a sentence: “The jingle was so catchy I couldn't stop humming it.”
What part of speech is “catchy”?
“Catchy” is an adjective.
Is “catchy” a common word?
“Catchy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
