catchphrase Hear it!

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.