catchy

adjective

ˈka-chē How to pronounce catchy (audio)
Definition of catchynext
1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring

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2
as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question

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3
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps

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Recent Examples of catchy Today, they are sold in colorfully catchy packaging in forms of powder, tablets, liquid shots, gummies, and even vapes. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 The catchy dance-pop cut became another major success for Spears when the compilation was released. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 What This Drink Won’t Do for You Despite the catchy name, this isn’t a magic glow drink. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026 On its debut album, the Australian quartet weaves quietly arresting details and playful sonic touches into catchy, familiar noise-pop. — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
  1. noticeable
  2. difficult
  3. sporadic
  4. prominent
  5. tough
  6. occasional
  7. dramatic
  8. sensitive
Adjective
  • Some treatments made a noticeable difference; others raised more questions than answers.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Kickstarter file came out dimensionally accurate, with good overhangs out to 85 degrees, but the stringing was noticeable and prominent.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The shortcomings of Usman and Dvalishvili, future Hall of Famers, only point to how difficult the historic mark was to reach.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Teamsters have been enthusiastically endorsing the bill specifically because, while 40-something employers would be difficult to collectively bargain against, DSP workers would be much easier to organize once within Amazon.
    — Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of difficult
Adjective
  • Not all are tankers; many operators are still deterred from using the strait because of sporadic Iranian drone attacks.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Players often arrive back from their summer breaks with a base level of fitness — enhanced by light and sporadic individual training during their holidays — and their natural athlete’s stamina.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sporadic
Adjective
  • Hidemasa Morita, the 31-year-old Japan midfielder signed from Lisbon’s Sporting CP, is struggling to build fitness in pre-season but is expected to be a prominent figure in a holding role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since his primary win, Lahn has met with party leaders and Iowa's prominent industry groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As for footwear sales in the region, the second quarter saw a slowdown of sales of high-heat product, alongside tougher comparatives and ongoing softness in end-of-cycle footwear product lines.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Brown has had occasional rough moments during camp, but coach Zac Taylor wasn’t hitting the panic button after a dozen practices and two live series.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Chinese authorities have long seen the deaths of popular former leaders as a potential trigger for a surge of public emotion and an occasional catalyst for instability when remembrance of the dead turns into criticism of those in power.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • The score came in dramatic fashion, as Fields caught the pass from Dart after the QB had exited the game following a massive hit — more on that later — and was subsequently evaluated and cleared for a concussion.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors come to hang out on the sunlit terrace overlooking the ocean with the dramatic mountains behind.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Batteries can store electricity, but extreme cold can threaten sensitive electronics and other critical hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There are several hundred stars that closely orbit this giant black hole and are sensitive to its gravity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitive

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