noun

catchphrase

catchphrase, slogan

"What's up, doc?" is a famous catchphrase.

"What's up, doc?" is a famous catchphrase.

The politician repeated his catchphrase in every speech.

The politician repeated his catchphrase in every speech.

((sb.'s)) catchphrase someone's catchphrase His catchphrase is known by everyone.

Synonyms: slogan, motto, tagline

From 'catch' (to grab attention) + 'phrase' (a group of words). A phrase that 'catches' your attention.

Think of a famous TV character and the phrase they always say. That's their catchphrase.

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