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catchy
adjective \ˈka-chē, ˈke-chē\
: appealing and easy to remember
catch·i·ercatch·i·est
Full Definition of CATCHY
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>
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First Known Use of CATCHY
1831
Related to CATCHY
- Synonyms
- arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, noticeable, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking
- Antonyms
- inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
CATCHY Defined for Kids
catchy
adjective \ˈka-chē, ˈke-\
catch·i·ercatch·i·est
Definition of CATCHY for Kids
: likely to attract and be remembered <a catchy tune>
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