catching
adjectiveUK /ˈkætʃ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈkætʃ.ɪŋ/
Something catching is easy to spread from one person to another.
Laughter is catching, so everyone started giggling.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of grabbing or taking hold of something.
He practiced catching the ball every day after school.
3. A game where players throw and catch a ball.
The kids played a quick game of catch in the yard.
4. Becoming infected with an illness.
Washing your hands helps prevent catching a cold.