Catchy: meaning, definitions and examples
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catchy
[ ˈkætʃi ]
marketing
Having an attention-grabbing or memorable quality that attracts interest or stands out from the competition.
Synonyms
appealing, captivating, engaging, memorable
Examples of usage
- This advertisement needs to be catchy to appeal to our target audience.
- The slogan should be catchy and easy to remember.
music
Having a tune or melody that is easy to remember and likely to be repeated.
Synonyms
catching, earworm, memorable, repetitive
Examples of usage
- The chorus of the song is incredibly catchy.
- The melody is so catchy, it's been stuck in my head all day.
Translations
Translations of the word "catchy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cativante
🇮🇳 आकर्षक
🇩🇪 eingängig
🇮🇩 menarik
🇺🇦 чіпкий
🇵🇱 wpadający w ucho
🇯🇵 キャッチー
🇫🇷 accrocheur
🇪🇸 pegajoso
🇹🇷 akılda kalıcı
🇰🇷 매력적인
🇸🇦 جذاب
🇨🇿 chytlavý
🇸🇰 chytľavý
🇨🇳 吸引人的
🇸🇮 oprijemljiv
🇮🇸 grípandi
🇰🇿 тартымды
🇬🇪 მიმზიდველი
🇦🇿 cəlbedici
🇲🇽 pegajoso
Word origin
The word 'catchy' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'catch' with the suffix '-y' added to denote the quality of being catchy or attention-grabbing. It gained popularity in the fields of marketing and music due to its ability to describe something that is easily memorable or appealing to the audience.
See also: catch, catcher, catching, catchphrase.