catchy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
easy to remember and pleasant to hear or see.
instantly appealing and memorable; typically used of melodies, slogans, or advertising hooks.
Simple“The new pop song has a very catchy chorus that I can't stop singing.”
In context“The marketing team spent weeks developing a catchy slogan that would resonate with younger consumers and improve brand recognition.”
SynonymsAntonymsunmemorableforgettable - 02 C2 Proficiency
tricky or designed to trap you in a mistake.
tending to catch or ensnare; characterized by hidden difficulties or deceptive elements.
Simple“The lawyer asked a catchy question to try and make the witness look confused.”
In context“The contract was full of catchy clauses designed to penalise the unwary signee for minor administrative delays.”
Antonyms
From catch + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.