catchphrase
Translation
catchphrase
Examples
Every famous comedian has a catchphrase.
Every famous comedian has a catchphrase.
'I'll be back' is a famous catchphrase.
'I'll be back' is a famous catchphrase.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s / a)) catchphrase a well-known sentence or phrase associated with someone What's the character's catchphrase?
Similar Words
Synonyms: slogan, motto, tagline
Etymology
A compound of 'catch' and 'phrase'. A phrase that 'catches' people's attention or 'catches on' in popular use.
Memory Tips
Imagine a phrase with a hook that 'catches' in your memory.