catchphrase
catchphrase
Definition
catch·phrase (-frāz′)
noun
a phrase that catches or is meant to catch the popular attention
catchphrase
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- become: Its hip up north " It's grim up North " became a catchphrase that many in the South still hold true.
- use: Come on down Meaning The catchphrase used to invite audience members to the stage to become contestants in game shows.
- have: It will also have a new catchphrase: " the radio station that makes hospital fun!
- coin: The TV commercial for which credit card coined the catchphrase " That'll do nicely, sir " ?
- quote: James, all you've done is quote a catchphrase from a comedy program.
Adjective modifier
- popular: The popular catchphrase of the day enjoins us to " think globally, act locally.
- national: Her contemptuous and dismissive phrase " You're the Weakest Link, goodbye " , has become something of a national catchphrase.
- favorite: What's your favorite catchphrase that you've come up with?
- infamous: Is this really the first time Torquemada appears and doesn't utter his infamous catchphrase... ?
Noun used with modifier
- comedy: I think comedy catchphrase ring tones are a great idea.
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