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catchy
easy to remember
A song or tune that is easy to remember and repeat.
This vs that
It has a catchy chorus.
It's a popular song.
Hear it in real life
What did you think of the new single?
The lyrics are a bit silly, but the chorus is incredibly catchy.
The advert has a really catchy tune that I keep singing without meaning to.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
'Catchy' is the normal conversational adjective for a tune that stays in your head.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: This song is very catching.
Say: This song is very catchy.
Use the adjective 'catchy' for a tune that stays in your mind.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
catchysong/tune/chorus/melody
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My daughter watches that programme on repeat.
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The documentary is definitely worth watching.
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Your turn: say it out loud
It's annoyingly catchy.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
catchy
easy to remember
“The advert has a really catchy tune that I keep singing without meaning to.”
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