catchy

• Beschreibt etwas, besonders eine Melodie oder einen Spruch, das leicht im Gedächtnis bleibt und gut ankommt (Ohrwurm-Charakter); kann auch allgemein einprägsam, eingängig oder wirkungsvoll sein.

Describes something, especially a tune or phrase, that is easy to remember and pleasing.

1. Likely to attract attentionB1informal

   Pleasing and easily remembered, especially in reference to a tune or phrase.

   Einprägsam

   • The song has a very catchy chorus.
   • The advertisement used a catchy slogan to grab viewers' attention.
   • Her presentation had a catchy title that made everyone curious.

   Synonymeappealingattractivecaptivatingengaginghauntinginfectiousmemorablestriking

   Antonymeboringdullforgettableunmemorableunremarkable

2. Having concealed difficultyB2informal

   Describing something that appears simple but has a hidden trick or challenge.

   Mit versteckter Schwierigkeit

   • The puzzle looked easy, but it was catchy and took hours to solve.
   • Be careful with that question; it's catchy and might trick you.
   • The test had a few catchy problems that required careful thinking.

   Synonymedeceptiveinsidiousmisleadingsubtletricky