Catchphrase

Alternative forms

• catch phrase, catch-phrase

Origin

From catch + phrase. Of the notion that the phrase will catch in the mind of the user.

Full definition of catchphrase

Noun

1. A group of words, often originating in popular culture, that is spontaneously popularized after widespread repeated use
• 2005, BBC News website, Disney's Tigger voice dies at 82 read at on 14 May 2006 – Crediting his British wife with Tigger's "TTFN" catchphrase – "ta-ta for now".
2. A signature phrase of a particular person or group.

Synonyms

• signature phrase
• catchword

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