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catchphrase
noun catch·phrase \-ˌfrāz\
: a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is commonly used to represent or describe a person, group, idea, etc.
Full Definition of CATCHPHRASE
1
: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
2
: slogan 2
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