catchword
Meaning
- (historical) A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
- The last word of a speech, serving as a cue for the next speaker.
- A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.
Synonyms
wishing speech
battle-cry
encouraging speech
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkætʃwɜːd/
Etymology
From catch + word.
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