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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Connecticut style of pizza gets a catchy song of its own.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
Langley’s musical chemistry with Green, who contributed the song’s second verse and joined her on vocals, was undeniable — as was the catchy chorus.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The catchy, melodious songs are carefully curated to tug at heartstrings, with lyrics that reflect similar memories and moments in one’s life.
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Young never ran dry or repeated himself, his electricity juicing the group’s catchy hooks and prompting his pint-sized body to visibly shiver.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
Langley’s musical chemistry with Green, who contributed the song’s second verse and joined her on vocals, was undeniable — as was the catchy chorus.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The catchy, melodious songs are carefully curated to tug at heartstrings, with lyrics that reflect similar memories and moments in one’s life.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Young never ran dry or repeated himself, his electricity juicing the group’s catchy hooks and prompting his pint-sized body to visibly shiver.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchy. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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