English Explanatory Dictionary

catchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Instantly appealing and memorable.
  2. Tending to catch or ensnare; entangling.
  3. Consisting of, or occurring in, disconnected parts or snatches; changeable.
  4. Contagious; catching.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-catchy.wav

Word forms

catchy catchier catchiest

Etymology

From catch + -y.

Synonyms

tricky

Derived words

catchily catchiness uncatchy
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