catchy
gb/kˈæt͡ʃi/ us/kˈæt͡ʃi/
B2
Inglese
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adjective
B2
property
1
pleasant and easy to remember
easy to remember and pleasant to repeat
Schema d'uso:
[song/tune/slogan/phrase] is catchy
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse catchy with catching. Catchy usually means ‘memorable’, not ‘contagious’.
Sinonimi
memorable (Emphasizes being easy to remember; less about being fun or appealing.)
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appealing (Broader; can mean attractive without being especially memorable.)
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infectious (Often used for music or enthusiasm; suggests it spreads to others (informal/figurative).)
Contrari
forgettable (Not likely to be remembered.)
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unmemorable (Lacks the quality of sticking in the mind.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
music
|advertising
|media
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- This song is very catchy.
- I like the catchy slogan.
adjective
B2
property
2
attention-grabbing and attractive
made to get attention quickly
Schema d'uso:
a catchy [design/logo/headline]
Errore comune:
Catchy can mean ‘attention-grabbing’ even when it is not about sound or music, but it is still common for slogans and titles.
Sinonimi
eye-catching (Very close in meaning; focuses strongly on visual impact.)
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striking (Often implies strong impact or contrast, not necessarily playful.)
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attention-grabbing (Neutral and direct; often used in marketing contexts.)
Contrari
plain (Not designed to stand out.)
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dull (Lacking interest or impact.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
design
|marketing
|business
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The headline is catchy.
- She wants a catchy name.
Grammatica
Forma base
catchy
IPA
GB/kˈæt͡ʃi/
US/kˈæt͡ʃi/
Sillabe e accento
catchy (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (catchy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: catchy
- Comparative: catchier
- Superlative: catchiest
Famiglia di parole
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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