Catchphrase: meaning, definitions and examples

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catchphrase

 

[ ˈkatʃfreɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

popular culture

A catchphrase is a phrase or expression that is popularly used, especially by a particular group or individual. It often becomes associated with a specific person, character, or brand.

Examples of usage

  • It's Morphin Time! - Power Rangers
  • I'll be back. - Arnold Schwarzenegger

Translations

Translations of the word "catchphrase" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bordão

🇮🇳 प्रसिद्ध वाक्यांश

🇩🇪 Schlagwort

🇮🇩 ungkapan khas

🇺🇦 крилатий вислів

🇵🇱 slogan

🇯🇵 キャッチフレーズ

🇫🇷 phrase accrocheuse

🇪🇸 eslogan

🇹🇷 slogan

🇰🇷 유행어

🇸🇦 عبارة مميزة

🇨🇿 chytlavá fráze

🇸🇰 chytľavá fráza

🇨🇳 口号

🇸🇮 udarna fraza

🇮🇸 slagorð

🇰🇿 танымал сөз тіркесі

🇬🇪 კრილო ფრაზა

🇦🇿 şüar

🇲🇽 eslogan

Etymology

The term 'catchphrase' originated in the mid-19th century and was first used in the context of theater, where certain phrases or expressions became popular with audiences. Over time, catchphrases have become ingrained in popular culture through various forms of media, such as television, movies, and advertising.

See also: catch, catcher, catching, catchy.