catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē How to pronounce catchy (audio)
Definition of catchynext
1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring

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2
as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question

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3
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps

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Recent Examples of catchy And an extremely catchy German song has gone viral in part because its lyrical refrain sounds goofy to ears used to English. — Greg Myre, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Over the course of his 45-minute press conference Thursday, many viewers (including CNN reporters and editors) bristled at Warsh’s penchant for catchy turns of phrase that don’t quite … make sense. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 Today, they are sold in colorfully catchy packaging in forms of powder, tablets, liquid shots, gummies, and even vapes. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 The catchy dance-pop cut became another major success for Spears when the compilation was released. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
  1. noticeable
  2. difficult
  3. sporadic
  4. prominent
  5. tough
  6. occasional
  7. dramatic
  8. sensitive
Adjective
  • The 277 lb-ft of torque arrives from 2,000 rpm, and the difference is immediately noticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result is particularly noticeable in its food scene, where Middle Eastern influences sit comfortably alongside contemporary Scandinavian restaurants.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ground surveys can provide more detailed information at a particular site, but covering an entire subway corridor that way would be difficult.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of difficult
Adjective
  • Bahrain and Kuwait, which have continued to face sporadic Iranian attacks, will have the lowest staffing of the Gulf embassies, with three-quarters of Foreign Service members returning.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Attacks on Kenscoff have escalated The first major attack on Kenscoff occurred in January 2025, and since then, there have been sporadic attacks in the mountains surrounding the city center.
    — Pierre-Richard Luxama, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sporadic
Adjective
  • Among the prominent figures was Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The movement thereafter played a prominent role in protests across the United States and in other countries, particularly in the wake of the murders of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd in 2020.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • The war, and in particular Iran’s direct targeting of the Gulf, makes this approach a tough pill to swallow.
    — Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The conversation shifted from tougher ordinances toward resource allocation and investing in third spaces, which are places outside of work, school or home.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, her family spent months in a bomb shelter, risking only occasional visits back to their apartment.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Sox entered Tuesday ranked last in the majors with 561 innings pitched by starters — a number impacted in part by their occasional use of an opener.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • Though the Roman telescope is often compared to Hubble, which launched in 1990 and has captured some of the most dramatic and memorable views of the cosmos, Roman’s capabilities far outpace its predecessor’s.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sabu cast Ethan Juan, known for serious dramatic roles, and pushed him toward comedy.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Those could include remote sensors, autonomous underwater vehicles and other equipment that requires persistent, low-visibility power in remote and sensitive offshore and coastal environments, as well as power resiliency for forward military bases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Musk’s officials infiltrated department after department, canceling contracts, firing employees, viewing sensitive data, and kneecapping programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as foreign aid.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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