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2002 film by Steven Spielberg
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American crime comedy-drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks with
Catch_Me_If_You_Can
2023 single by Olivia Rodrigo
"Can't Catch Me Now" is a song by American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo from the soundtrack to the 2023 American dystopian action film The Hunger Games:
Can't_Catch_Me_Now
Japanese manga series
Catch Me at the Ballpark! (Japanese: ボールパークでつかまえて!, Hepburn: Bōrupāku de Tsukamaete!; lit. 'Catch at the Ballpark!') is a Japanese manga series written
Catch_Me_at_the_Ballpark!
2009 American musical drama
‹ The template Infobox musical is being considered for merging. › Catch Me If You Can is a musical drama with a libretto by Terrence McNally and a theatrical
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Topics referred to by the same term
Catch Me may refer to: Catch Me! (Joe Pass album), 1963 "Catch Me" (Jeri Lynne Fraser song), a 1960 song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett and
Catch_Me
Book by Frank Abagnale Jr.
Catch Me If You Can is a semi-autobiographical book about criminal exploits allegedly engaged in by Frank Abagnale Jr., an American onetime con artist
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(book)
2024 South African true crime TV series
Catch Me a Killer is a 2024 11-part true crime television series set in South Africa, based on cases worked on by forensic psychologist and police investigator
Catch_Me_a_Killer_(TV_series)
1989 film by Stephen Sommers
Catch Me If You Can (stylized as Catch Me... If You Can) is a 1989 American action comedy film starring Matt Lattanzi, Loryn Locklin, Grant Heslov, Geoffrey
Catch Me If You Can (1989 film)
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(1989_film)
2007 single by Newton Faulkner
"Dream Catch Me" is a song written by Crispin Hunt, Newton Faulkner, and Gordon Mills, produced by Mike Spencer and performed by Faulkner. In Europe, it
Dream_Catch_Me
2014 single by Flying Lotus featuring Kendrick Lamar
"Never Catch Me" is a song by American music producer Flying Lotus from his fifth studio album You're Dead! (2014). The song features vocals from hip hop
Never_Catch_Me
Early British steam locomotive (1808)
Catch Me Who Can was the fourth and last steam railway locomotive created by the inventor and mining engineer Richard Trevithick. It was an evolution of
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Single by Ski Mask the Slump God
"Catch Me Outside" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, released on June 13, 2017, as the third single from his second mixtape You Will
Catch_Me_Outside
1987 single by Pretty Poison
"Catch Me (I'm Falling)" is a song released by American group Pretty Poison in 1987. It features a sample of the bass from René & Angela's 1985 popular
Catch_Me_(I'm_Falling)
South African psychologist and author
African Police Service in the 1990s. She is known for her autobiography, Catch Me a Killer (2000), on which a television series of the same name was based
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English actress
biographical drama The English Game. Hope headlined the Showmax true crime series Catch Me a Killer as South African profiler Micki Pistorius in 2024, for which she
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Missing person case in Georgia (U.S. state)
Internet featuring a self-proclaimed serial killer. Dubbing himself the "Catch Me Killer", the man in the videos detailed what he claimed to be his sixteen
Tara_Grinstead_murder_case
Russian television game show
Catch Me If You Can (Russian: Поймай меня, если сможешь, romanized: Poymay menya, esli smozhesh') is a Russian television mystery music game show based
Catch Me If You Can (game show)
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(game_show)
Topics referred to by the same term
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 film directed by Steven Spielberg. Catch Me If You Can may also refer to: Catch Me If You Can (book), by Frank Abagnale,
Catch Me If You Can (disambiguation)
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(disambiguation)
2025 single by Ski Mask the Slump God
"Catch Me Outside 2" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, released on July 4, 2025. It is a sequel to his 2017 song "Catch Me Outside"
Catch_Me_Outside_2
1956 single by Chuck Berry
"You Can't Catch Me" is a song written for the 1956 musical drama film Rock, Rock, Rock!. It was recorded by Chuck Berry and released as a single in 1956
You_Can't_Catch_Me
2009 studio album by Demi Lovato
tracks were produced by SuperSpy, Gary Clark, Andy Dodd and Adam Watts. "Catch Me" is the only song on the album for which Lovato received sole writing credit
Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album)
Here_We_Go_Again_(Demi_Lovato_album)
American actor and singer (born 2002)
Feldman won a Jimmy Award for his high school's production of the musical Catch Me If You Can in 2018. In 2019 he played the title role in the musical Dear
Andrew_Barth_Feldman
2011 Filipino film
Catch Me... I'm in Love is a 2011 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Mae Czarina Cruz and starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It was released
Catch_Me..._I'm_in_Love
2008 Hong Kong TV series or program
Catch Me Now (Traditional Chinese: 原來愛上賊) is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008. Ko Chit (Damian Lau) lost his parents in an accidental
Catch_Me_Now
2002 film score by John Williams
Catch Me If You Can: Music from the Motion Picture is the original soundtrack of the 2002 film of the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks
Catch Me If You Can (soundtrack)
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(soundtrack)
2014 film
Catch Me Daddy is a 2014 British thriller film directed by Daniel Wolfe. It was screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes
Catch_Me_Daddy
1983 single by Real Life
"Catch Me I'm Falling" is a song by Australian new wave and synth-pop band Real Life. Released in December 1983 as the third single from the band's debut
Catch_Me_I'm_Falling
American singer-songwriter from Dallas (born 1993)
Houghton released her second EP, Catch Me If You Can. The Ep featured the songs Unstoppable, Band Boy, Go Love Yourself, Catch Me If You Can, Clueless, and Therapy
Tiffany_Houghton
American rapper (born 1996)
singles "BabyWipe", "Take a Step Back" (featuring XXXTentacion), and "Catch Me Outside". Goulbourne's third mixtape, Beware the Book of Eli (2018), peaked
Ski_Mask_the_Slump_God
English rapper and actor (born 1985)
film's theme song Kidulthood to Adulthood. Thomas released his debut album, Catch Me If You Can in 2009. The album was nominated for the 2009 MOBO Award for
Bashy
American security consultant and convicted fraudster
other roles. These claims formed the basis of his 1980 autobiography, Catch Me If You Can, co-written with Stan Redding. The book inspired the film of
Frank_Abagnale
American serial rapist and serial killer (born 1945)
you guys can't catch me." A man claiming to be the rapist called the Sacramento Police Department, saying: "You're never gonna catch me, East Area Rapist
Joseph_James_DeAngelo
2012 studio album by TVXQ
Catch Me is the sixth Korean studio album (eleventh overall) by South Korean pop duo TVXQ. It was digitally released on September 24, 2012, followed by
Catch_Me_(TVXQ_album)
Song by Beyoncé
"Pray You Catch Me" is a song by American singer Beyoncé. It is the first track on her sixth studio album, Lemonade (2016), released through Parkwood Entertainment
Pray_You_Catch_Me
Topics referred to by the same term
Can't Catch Me may refer to: "Can't Catch Me", song by Anvil from Back to Basics "Can't Catch Me", song by Avicii from Stories This disambiguation page
Can't_Catch_Me
2003 studio album by Pink
roll album that incorporates elements of punk rock ("Trouble"), R&B ("Catch Me While I'm Sleeping", "Love Song"), new wave and disco ("Humble Neighborhoods")
Try_This
2023 American television series
registered here to Antoine Lemaire, which I'm guessing is Octoface's name. "Catch Me If U Can". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 2. August 18, 2023
Harlan_Coben's_Shelter
South Korean boy band
their sixth Korean album Catch Me, followed by the announcement of their first world tour, the Live World Tour: Catch Me. Catch Me was released online on
TVXQ
2022 single by Rina Sawayama
"Catch Me in the Air" is a song by Japanese singer Rina Sawayama from her second studio album, Hold the Girl (2022). It was released through Dirty Hit
Catch_Me_in_the_Air
1988 studio album by Pretty Poison
Catch Me I'm Falling is the 1988 debut album by the American dance-pop group Pretty Poison, who consisted of Jade Starling and Whey Cooler. It contains
Catch_Me_I'm_Falling_(album)
2019 studio album by the Chemical Brothers
di Prima. "MAH" incorporates a sample of "I'm Mad as Hell" by El Coco. "Catch Me I'm Falling" incorporates samples of "Bears on My Trail" by Snowbird and
No_Geography
2023 soundtrack album by various artists
November 17, 2023, and was led by two singles—"The Hanging Tree" and "Can't Catch Me Now". A studio version of "The Old Therebefore" was released as the third
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (soundtrack)
The_Hunger_Games:_The_Ballad_of_Songbirds_&_Snakes_(soundtrack)
Broadway performer and influencer
The Musical, The Book of Mormon, and his newest appearance regionally in Catch Me If You Can. Niemann is from Wilmington, North Carolina, and graduated from
JJ_Niemann
opposite Tom Hanks in the Steven Spielberg-directed biographical crime-drama Catch Me If You Can and also starred in the Martin Scorsese-directed historical
Leonardo_DiCaprio_filmography
American actress and singer
Fitzgerald). In the summer of 2009, Butler appeared in the world premiere of Catch Me If You Can at the 5th Avenue Theatre, the same venue where Hairspray had
Kerry_Butler
2026 concert tour by Demi Lovato
Forget" April 18, 2026 – Philadelphia: "Body Say" April 20, 2026 – Toronto: "Catch Me" April 22, 2026 – Boston: "Fix a Heart" April 24, 2026 – New York City:
It's_Not_That_Deep_Tour
American actress (born 1946)
include performances in films such as Hangman's Curse with David Keith, Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, National Security with
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June 29, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019. Staff (December 25, 2017). "'Catch Me If You Can': THR's 2002 Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from
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Musical artist
Valley" No. 17 NOR 2008: "Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy Me" (Tata Young Cover) 2010: "Prima Donna" 2012: "Try to Catch Me" 2001: Survivor (as herself) 2008: Skal vi
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American actor (born 1940)
Horror (1979), General Ralph Landry in Traffic (2000), Jack Barnes in Catch Me If You Can (2002), and the voice of Emperor Zurg in the Toy Story spin-off
James_Brolin
American actor (born 1974)
DiCaprio sought roles in other genres, including the 2002 crime dramas Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York; the latter marked the first of his many
Leonardo_DiCaprio
American criminal (born 1971)
subsequently discovering his only fingerprint, ironically found on a DVD of Catch Me If You Can. Despite having committed the robbery, Manchester did not leave
Jeffrey_Manchester
2015 studio album by Travis Scott
Williams "Ok Alright" features additional vocals by SZA and Kacy Hill "Never Catch Me" features additional vocals by Tinashe Sample credits ^[c] "Pornography"
Rodeo_(Travis_Scott_album)
2015 single by Girls' Generation
"Catch Me If You Can" is a song recorded in two languages (Japanese and Korean) by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The Korean version was released
Catch Me If You Can (Girls' Generation song)
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(Girls'_Generation_song)
American artist; founder of Lyrical Lemonade (born 1996)
Redd, and Jack Harlow. Pitchfork named Ski Mask the Slump God's 2017 "Catch Me Outside" music video, which was directed by Bennett, one of their favorite
Cole_Bennett
Television game show season
The second season of the Russian television mystery music game show Catch Me If You Can premiered on Rossiya-1 on 16 May 2025. Because of the former "breakaway"
Catch Me If You Can (game show) season 2
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(game_show)_season_2
1963 studio album by Joe Pass
Catch Me! is an album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass that was released in 1963. Joe Pass – guitar Clare Fischer – piano, organ Ralph Peña – double bass Albert
Catch_Me!_(Joe_Pass_album)
American actress
(born November 3, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for Catch Me If You Can and Fortress. In 1990, Locklin starred in Wes Craven's TV movie
Loryn_Locklin
American actress (born 1997)
[@supriyaganesh_]; (November 16, 2021). "Been sitting on this one for a hot sec 🤭😬 Catch me on New Amsterdam tonight!!". Retrieved April 13, 2025 – via Instagram.
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2004 film by Steven Spielberg
Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, from 1988 to 2006. After finishing Catch Me If You Can (2002), Spielberg decided to direct The Terminal because he
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Television game show season
The third season of the Russian television mystery music game show Catch Me If You Can premiered on Rossiya-1 on 15 May 2026. Because of the former "breakaway"
Catch Me If You Can (game show) season 3
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(game_show)_season_3
American filmmaker (born 1946)
Lincoln (2012), Bridge of Spies (2015) and The Post (2017); the comedies Catch Me If You Can (2002) and The Terminal (2004); the animated film The Adventures
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1979 single by the Kinks
"Catch Me Now I'm Falling" is a song written by Ray Davies and first released by the Kinks as the second track on their 1979 album Low Budget. Written
Catch_Me_Now_I'm_Falling
American actor and singer (born 1983)
the roles of Gabe Goodman in Next to Normal and Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can. He also played John Wilkes Booth in an Off West End production
Aaron_Tveit
1969 novel by George Marton and Tibor Meray
Catch Me a Spy is a 1969 comedy spy thriller novel by George Marton and Tibor Meray. In 1971 it was turned into the film To Catch a Spy, also released
Catch_Me_a_Spy
American actor
"Wild Bill" Guarnere in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, Tom Fox in Catch Me If You Can, Tim Woods in 24, and Walden Belfiore in The Sopranos. A native
Frank_John_Hughes
American rapper and internet personality (born 2003)
them, "Catch me outside, how about that?", challenging them to a fight outside the studio. Her affected accent made the phrase sound like "Cash me ousside
Bhad_Bhabie
American actor (born 1943)
for portraying con artist Frank Abagnale's father in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can (2002). Since his breakthrough, Walken has appeared in films
Christopher_Walken
in the Billboard Hot 100. In November, Rodrigo released the song "Can't Catch Me Now" for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. In 2024, Rodrigo
Olivia_Rodrigo_discography
South Korean girl group
simultaneously. Girls' Generation's first release as an eight-member group was "Catch Me If You Can", released in March 2015. It was recorded in both Korean and
Girls'_Generation
American crime drama television film series
some instances, such as the avenging elderly mystery writer in "Try and Catch Me" and the terminally ill and deluded actress in "Forgotten Lady", many viewers
Columbo
Canadian child actor (born 2009)
@pawpatrolmovie @calbrunker @paramountpics @paramountuk 🎉". instagram.com. "Catch me as retuning Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever! Now
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American rapper (born 1989)
reviews and critical acclaim. JID announced the first leg of his headlining Catch Me If You Can tour, which included 34 dates, beginning in January 2019. The
JID
Television game show season
The first season of the Russian television mystery music game show Catch Me If You Can premiered on Rossiya-1 on 24 May 2024. VGTRK was supposedly announced
Catch Me If You Can (game show) season 1
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(game_show)_season_1
American actor and filmmaker (born 1956)
collaborated with Steven Spielberg on five films—Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge of Spies (2015) and The
Tom_Hanks
American actor (born 1987)
ER, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He also appeared on films like Catch Me If You Can, Elizabethtown, and the Friday the 13th remake. From 2007 to
Kyle_Davis_(actor)
2005 studio album by Ashlee Simpson
yourself that's like, 'Yes, I can put my head up and I can continue.'" "Catch Me When I Fall", the second song on the album dealing with the incident, is
I_Am_Me
Canadian-American actress (born 1986)
the United States. In 2023, Ricci starred in the Hallmark Channel film Catch Me If You Claus. Ricci began dating Canadian actor Robbie Amell in July 2008
Italia_Ricci
American actor and singer
performances as Freddy Benson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Carl Hanratty in Catch Me If You Can. He is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice
Norbert_Leo_Butz
American law enforcement agent (1919–2005)
daughters, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can, the FBI agent Carl Hanratty (portrayed by Tom Hanks), is loosely
Joseph_Shea_(FBI_agent)
1971 British film
written by Clement and Ian La Frenais. The story is based on the 1969 novel Catch Me a Spy by George Marton and Tibor Méray. It was a co-production between
To_Catch_a_Spy
Filipino actress and host (born 1984)
Falling in Love and film You Got Me!. In 2008, she had her first solo major concert at the Aliw Theater titled "Catch Me, Toni Gonzaga: First Major Concert"
Toni_Gonzaga
old fashioned teen angst". In November, Rodrigo released the song "Can't Catch Me Now" (2023) for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Rodrigo's
List of songs recorded by Olivia Rodrigo
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Olivia_Rodrigo
American actress (born 1972)
(1999–2000) and supporting roles in the films Pearl Harbor (2001) and Catch Me If You Can (2002). Garner rose to fame in the early 2000s for playing the
Jennifer_Garner
had her first major role in Steven Spielberg's biographical crime drama Catch Me If You Can. However, the film did not launch her career, as Spielberg had
List of Amy Adams performances
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Thai actor (born 1997)
was subsequently signed by Domundi. In 2022 he starred in the TV series Catch Me Baby, then played his first main role, King, in Bed Friend. "คุยกับนักแสดง
Siraphop_Manithikhun
South Korean and American singer (born 1989)
respectively. During 2012–2013, Sunny was cast in her first musical, Catch Me If You Can, based on the true story and life of a con man named Frank Abagnale
Sunny_(singer)
American actress
Without a Trace in 2002 and in the same year appeared in the feature film Catch Me If You Can. She graduated to supporting roles in films Waiting... (2005)
Kaitlin_Doubleday
American actress (born 1974)
low-budget feature films. Her first major role was in Steven Spielberg's biopic Catch Me If You Can (2002), but she was unemployed for a year afterward. Her breakthrough
Amy_Adams
American actor and dancer (born 1959)
film credits include Rich and Famous, Grease 2, That's Life!, Roxanne, Catch Me If You Can, and Diving In. Lattanzi also had a significant role in the
Matt_Lattanzi
Abagnale in the Steven Spielberg directed biographical crime comedy-drama Catch Me If You Can (2002). The role for the later earned him the BAFTA Award for
List of awards and nominations received by Christopher Walken
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Christopher_Walken
American actress (born 1969)
Award. Also in 2002, Pompeo appeared in the biographical crime drama film Catch Me If You Can; and in 2003, she appeared in Old School as Luke Wilson's love
Ellen_Pompeo
They Called Me the Catch Me Killer is an autobiographical book written by Bob Erler with the help of John C. Souter. Bob Erler was working as a policeman
They Called Me the Catch Me Killer
They_Called_Me_the_Catch_Me_Killer
1959 film by Don Weis
Catch Me If You Can is a 1959 American film noir romantic drama directed by Don Weis and starring Gilbert Roland, Dina Merrill and Greta Thyssen. The film
Catch Me If You Can (1959 film)
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(1959_film)
2016 studio album by Beyoncé
Awards on August 28, Beyoncé performed a sixteen-minute medley of "Pray You Catch Me", "Hold Up", "Sorry", "Don't Hurt Yourself", and "Formation", and included
Lemonade_(album)
1979 studio album by the Kinks
1978-79 Winter of Discontent), and the 1979 energy crisis. Songs such as "Catch Me Now I'm Falling", which was Davies' take on the US's declining influence
Low_Budget_(album)
Common children's chant
Eierloch" in Germany (meaning "come catch me, you egghole") "Du kan ikke fange mig" in Denmark (meaning "you can't catch me")[citation needed] or "æv bæv bussemand
Nyah_nyah_nyah_nyah_nyah_nyah
Defunct video on demand and streaming service
Lagos Bae Beyond Borders Cheta M Sadau Sisters Red Ink Youngins Wyfie Catch Me a Killer Widows Unveiled 4Play Subterranea Big Girl Small World The Hot
Showmax
American filmmaker (born 1962)
funding to write and direct his first feature film, the teen racing film Catch Me If You Can, filmed for $800,000 on location in his hometown of St. Cloud
Stephen_Sommers
Nigerian Actress
My Race" by Burna Boy. Later that year, she released her debut single, "Catch Me", which was produced by DJ Klem, before subsequently transitioning into
Scarlet_Gomez
CATCH ME
CATCH ME
Boy/Male
Muslim
Latch, Door lock
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend
Name of a monster.
Girl/Female
Native American
To catch up with.
Biblical
watch-tower
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Leach 2.English : topographic name from an Old English element læcc, lecc ‘boggy stream’, or a habitational name from a place named with this word, such as Lach Dennis or Lache in Cheshire.
Surname or Lastname
English and Welsh
English and Welsh : variant of Bach 3 and 4.
Female
English
English short form of French Catherine, CATH means "pure."
Biblical
watch-tower
Girl/Female
Muslim
Guardian, Watch guard
Boy/Male
Indian
Latch, Door lock
Girl/Female
British, Chinese, Christian, English, Greek
Pure
Biblical
watch;
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Hampshire and Berkshire)
English (mainly Hampshire and Berkshire) : topographic name from Middle English hacche ‘gate’, Old English hæcc (see Hatcher). In some cases the surname is habitational, from one of the many places named with this word. This name has been in Ireland since the 17th century, associated with County Meath and the nearby part of Louth.
Biblical
watch-mountain
Girl/Female
Indian, Malayalam
Match
Boy/Male
Native American
He keeps watch.
Girl/Female
French Latin English Irish Welsh
Pure, clear. Form of the Latin Katharina, from the Greek Aikaterina.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Biblical
Watch-mountain
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Non Violence Movement; Catch; Fasting
Boy/Male
Indian
Latch, Door lock
CATCH ME
CATCH ME
Girl/Female
Scandinavian German
Womanly; strength. Feminine of Karl.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Good traits excellent disposition
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon Celtic French Welsh
Bird.
Girl/Female
Greek
From Lydia.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Favorable, Pleasant
Boy/Male
Muslim
Comfort
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Midlands)
English (chiefly Midlands) : patronymic from Yeoman 1.
Girl/Female
Hindu
{h}goddess Parvati {m}almost perfect, Invisible
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
One who Affirms the Truth
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Ellis.
CATCH ME
CATCH ME
CATCH ME
CATCH ME
CATCH ME
v. t.
To contrive or plot; to form by meditation, and bring into being; to originate and produce; to concoct; as, to hatch mischief; to hatch heresy.
n.
A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words.
n.
That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate.
n.
To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
v. t.
To adorn, as the face, with a patch or patches.
v. t.
To take or receive; esp. to take by sympathy, contagion, infection, or exposure; as, to catch the spirit of an occasion; to catch the measles or smallpox; to catch cold; the house caught fire.
v. t.
To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody.
v. t.
To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train.
v. t.
To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.
n.
To catch so as to hold.
v. t.
To close with a hatch or hatches.
v. t.
To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing.
v. t.
To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
v. t.
To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief.
v. t.
To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish.
n.
The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch.
n.
That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish.
v. t.
To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.
v. i.
To watch for and catch mice.
v. i.
To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch.