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- \-ˌfrāz\
- /ˈkætʃ.freɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \-ˌfrāz\
Definitions of catchphrase word
- countable noun catchphrase A catchphrase is a sentence or phrase which becomes popular or well-known, often because it is frequently used by a famous person. 3
- noun catchphrase a well-known frequently used phrase, esp one associated with a particular group, etc 3
- noun catchphrase a phrase that catches or is meant to catch the popular attention 3
- noun catchphrase a phrase that attracts or is meant to attract attention. 1
- noun catchphrase a phrase, as a slogan, that comes to be widely and repeatedly used, often with little of the original meaning remaining. 1
- noun catchphrase A well-known sentence or phrase, typically one that is associated with a particular famous person. 1
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Origin of catchphrase
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; catch(word) + phrase
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Parts of speech for Catchphrase
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catchphrase popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
catchphrase usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catchphrase
noun catchphrase
- jingle — to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly: The keys on his belt jingled as he walked.
- slogan — a distinctive cry, phrase, or motto of any party, group, manufacturer, or person; catchword or catch phrase.
- motto — a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
Top questions with catchphrase
- what is a catchphrase?
- how to play catchphrase?
- how long is the catchphrase timer?
- how to be on catchphrase?
- how to create a catchphrase?
- how to get on catchphrase?
- how to make a catchphrase?
- catchphrase how to play?
- how to apply for catchphrase?
- catchphrase how to apply?
- how to enter catchphrase?
- say what you see catchphrase?
- doctor who catchphrase?
- what does catchphrase mean?
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