Catchphrase Meaning in English

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Definition

A catchphrase is a famous or easily recognizable phrase often used by a particular person, character, or in an advertisement.

Usage & Nuances

Catchphrases are common in TV, movies, and commercials. They add personality or humor. Popular catchphrases often become part of everyday language. Not the same as 'slogan,' which is mostly for companies or campaigns.

• Spanish: frase célebre - eslogan - muletilla
• Portuguese (BR): bordão - slogan - frase de efeito
• Portuguese (PT): bordão - slogan - frase feita
• Chinese (Simplified): 口号 - 流行语
• Chinese (Traditional): 口號 - 流行語
• Hindi: पहचान वाक्यांश - लोकप्रिय वाक्यांश
• Arabic: عبارة مأثورة - شعار
• Bengali: ক্যাচফ্রেজ - জনপ্রিয় বাক্যাংশ
• Russian: коронная фраза - фирменная фраза
• Japanese: 決まり文句 - キャッチフレーズ
• Vietnamese: câu cửa miệng - cụm từ đặc trưng
• Korean: 유행어 - 명대사
• Turkish: ünlü ifade - meşhur söz
• Urdu: مشہور جملہ - مخصوص فقرہ
• Indonesian: ungkapan khas - frasa khas

Example Sentences

His favorite catchphrase is 'Let's go!'.

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The TV host uses a funny catchphrase in every episode.

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The brand's catchphrase is easy to remember.

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Everyone at school started saying his silly catchphrase after the talent show.

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That commercial's catchphrase stuck in my head all week.

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Comedians often create a memorable catchphrase that fans love to quote.

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