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catchy

UK
/ˈkætʃi/
US
/ˈkætʃi/

Translations

catchyadjective
catchier
Comp.
catchiest
Super.
UK
/ˈkætʃi/
US
/ˈkætʃi/
contagieuxSens familier : au sujet d’une maladie, qui se transmet facilement.
Flu can be very catchy during the cold season.
La grippe peut être très contagieuse pendant la saison froide.
accrocheurSurtout pour une mélodie, un slogan, une formule ou un design ; qui retient facilement l’attention et reste en mémoire.
The jingle was so catchy that everyone was humming it after the first play.
Le jingle était si accrocheur que tout le monde le fredonnait après la première écoute.
Additional translations
piégeuxFamilier, vieilli : qui peut prendre au piège ; qui demande de la prudence ou de l’habileté.
Synonyms
engaging
grabby
snappy
memorable
appealing
attractive
eye-catching
striking
Antonyms
unmemorable
dull
boring

Definitions

catchyadjective
Instantly appealing and easy to remember, especially of a tune, slogan, phrase, or design.
The jingle was so catchy that everyone was humming it after the first play.
Informal: (of a disease) infectious; contagious.
Flu can be very catchy during the cold season.
Informal or dated: tricky or likely to catch one out; requiring care or skill.
That’s a catchy question—think carefully before you answer.
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