earworm

[US]/ˈɪəwɜːm/
[UK]/ˈɪrˌwɜrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a catchy song or tune that keeps repeating in one's mind; a type of harmful larva

Phrases & Collocations

catchy earworm

earworm song

earworm melody

persistent earworm

earworm effect

earworm tune

annoying earworm

earworm challenge

earworm phenomenon

earworm lyrics

Example Sentences

that song is such an earworm; i can't get it out of my head.

she has a talent for writing earworms that stick with listeners.

after hearing the jingle, it turned into an earworm for days.

his latest hit is an earworm that everyone is humming.

some people love earworms, while others find them annoying.

it’s hard to concentrate when you have an earworm playing on repeat.

she jokingly referred to the catchy tune as an earworm.

listening to that playlist, i encountered several earworms.

earworms often come from catchy commercials or popular songs.

many artists strive to create an earworm that resonates with fans.

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