catchy phrase

Sticky verbal hook

A catchy phrase is a memorable expression that sticks in the mind, often through rhythm, rhyme, or clever wording.

Advertising slogans, political soundbites, and song lyrics aim to be catchy phrases: Just do it, Yes we can.

The term sometimes carries a dismissive edge, suggesting style over substance: It's just a catchy phrase with no real meaning behind it.

Related
  • sloganMemorable promotional phrase
  • taglineMemorable branding phrase
  • jingleBrief advertising melody
  • hookCurved catching device
  • mottoGuiding behavioral phrase

memorable · snappy · witty · punchline · one liner · earworm · zingy · quip · buzzword · sound bite · soundbite · mantra · viral · going viral · word of mouth · clever · punchy · quotable

Opposites
memorability

catchy phraseboilerplate language

stock phrase · cliché

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G