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
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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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Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The fans in attendance sing along to its catchy verse and chorus before the game resumes.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Noren Ahmad, 20, a Pakistani German creator, posted clips from her time in Pakistan to the catchy chorus.
—Maya Brown, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
The track — powered by gritty synthesizers and catchy hooks — serves as a preview of Tiago’s upcoming EP.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 Jan. 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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