Word
catchy
US/ˈkæˌtʃi/
UK/kˈætʃi/
Definitions
01memorable and appealing
B1 · Intermediate
adj. easy to remember and pleasant to hear or see.
adj. instantly appealing and memorable; typically used of melodies, slogans, or advertising hooks.
“The new pop song has a very catchy chorus that I can't stop singing.”
“The marketing team spent weeks developing a catchy slogan that would resonate with younger consumers and improve brand recognition.”
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02tricky or deceptive
C2 · Proficiency Archaic
adj. tricky or designed to trap you in a mistake.
adj. tending to catch or ensnare; characterized by hidden difficulties or deceptive elements.
“The lawyer asked a catchy question to try and make the witness look confused.”
“The contract was full of catchy clauses designed to penalise the unwary signee for minor administrative delays.”
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Etymology
From catch + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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