English

Alternative forms

• catch phrase, catch-phrase

Noun

catchphrase ‎(plural catchphrases)

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

Translations

Trivia

This is one of the few common words in English with six consonants in a row. Others include latchstring and watchstrap.