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catching
adjective catch·ing
: able to be passed quickly from one person or animal to another
Full Definition of CATCHING
1
: infectious, contagious <the flu is catching> <his spirit is catching>
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First Known Use of CATCHING
1590
Related to CATCHING
- Synonyms
- contagious, communicable, pestilent, transmissible, transmittable
- Antonyms
- noncommunicable
CATCHING Defined for Kids
catching
adjective catch·ing \ˈka-ching, ˈke-\
Definition of CATCHING for Kids
1
: infectious 1, contagious <Is her illness catching?>
2
: likely to spread as if infectious <The laughter was catching.>
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