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catchy

gb/kˈæt͡ʃi/ us/kˈæt͡ʃi/
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adjective B2 property
1

pleasant and easy to remember

easy to remember and pleasant to repeat

Patrón de uso: [song/tune/slogan/phrase] is catchy
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse catchy with catching. Catchy usually means ‘memorable’, not ‘contagious’.
Sinónimos
memorable (Emphasizes being easy to remember; less about being fun or appealing.) | appealing (Broader; can mean attractive without being especially memorable.) | infectious (Often used for music or enthusiasm; suggests it spreads to others (informal/figurative).)
Antónimos
forgettable (Not likely to be remembered.) | unmemorable (Lacks the quality of sticking in the mind.)
Colocaciones
a catchy tune |a catchy song |a catchy chorus |a catchy hook |a catchy jingle |a catchy slogan |a catchy phrase |a catchy tagline |a catchy title |a catchy beat
Temas
music |advertising |media
Ejemplos
  • The ad worked because it had a catchy slogan.
  • That chorus is so catchy that I’ve been humming it all day.
  • She’s looking for a short, catchy title for her podcast.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • This song is very catchy.
  • I like the catchy slogan.
adjective B2 property
2

attention-grabbing and attractive

made to get attention quickly

Patrón de uso: a catchy [design/logo/headline]
Error frecuente:
Catchy can mean ‘attention-grabbing’ even when it is not about sound or music, but it is still common for slogans and titles.
Sinónimos
eye-catching (Very close in meaning; focuses strongly on visual impact.) | striking (Often implies strong impact or contrast, not necessarily playful.) | attention-grabbing (Neutral and direct; often used in marketing contexts.)
Antónimos
plain (Not designed to stand out.) | dull (Lacking interest or impact.)
Colocaciones
a catchy headline |a catchy name |a catchy logo |a catchy design |a catchy poster |a catchy color scheme |a catchy cover |a catchy ad |a catchy campaign |a catchy packaging design
Temas
design |marketing |business
Ejemplos
  • They chose a catchy headline to get more clicks.
  • The product’s packaging is simple but still catchy.
  • We need a catchy name that people will notice immediately.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The headline is catchy.
  • She wants a catchy name.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
catchy
AFI
GB/kˈæt͡ʃi/
US/kˈæt͡ʃi/
Sílabas y acento
catchy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (catchy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: catchy
  • Comparative: catchier
  • Superlative: catchiest
Familia de palabras
Forms
catchier adjective catchiest adjective
Core family
catch verb A1 catchiness noun
Related words
catcher noun catchily adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncatchy adjective
Advanced or less common
catchable adjective
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