catchphrase

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 Dictionary notes 1.3.4 Trivia

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• catch phrase, catch-phrase

[edit] Etymology

From catch + phrase.

Wikipedia

[edit] 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 [[1]] 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.

[edit] Synonyms

• signature phrase
• catchword

[edit] Translations

[edit] Dictionary notes

• MSN Encarta Dictionary lists only the spelling “catch phrase”.
• Merriam-Webster Online lists only the spelling “catchphrase”.

[edit] Trivia

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