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Definition of Catchy
1. Adjective. Having concealed difficulty. "A tricky recipe to follow"
2. Adjective. Likely to attract attention. "A catchy title for a movie"
Definition of Catchy
1. a. Apt or tending to catch the fancy or attention; catching; taking; as, catchy music.
Definition of Catchy
1. Adjective. Instantly appealing and memorable (of a tune or phrase). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Catchy
1. pleasing and easily remembered [adj CATCHIER, CATCHIEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catchy
Literary usage of Catchy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"catchy (rare). spatter, v. 1. 1. See SCATTER, SPRINKLE. 2. spot (contextual);
spec, bespatter (intensive), ..."
2. The Flash-point: A Play in Three Acts by Florida Scott-Maxwell (1914)
"It's more catchy. JEAN. Chatter, do be quiet. Now this is the last time I'm going
to begin. Ladies, it is with the greatest pleasure ..."
3. Paisley Poets: With Brief Memoirs of Them, and Selections from Their Poetry by Robert Brown (1890)
"... and of these I give some specimen pieces. WEE catchy-catchy. Wee catchy-catchy,
come here an' get your dook, And don't begin your tantrums, ..."
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