Earworm
noun
A catchy piece of music that repeatedly runs through a person's mind.
That song is such an earworm; I can't stop humming it!
Often appears as...
- annoying earworm
- musical earworm
Usage tips
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catchy tune, pop song, repetitive melody
noun
A phrase or saying that sticks in someone's mind and is repeated frequently.
Phrases from movies or commercials can become earworms in everyday conversations.
Often appears as...
- popular earworm
- advertising earworm
Usage tips
Neutral
catchy phrase, memorable saying, repeated phrase
noun
A catchy piece of music that repeatedly runs through a person's mind.
That song is such an earworm; I can't stop humming it!
Often appears as...
- annoying earworm
- musical earworm
Usage tips
Neutral
catchy tune, pop song, repetitive melody
noun
A phrase or saying that sticks in someone's mind and is repeated frequently.
Phrases from movies or commercials can become earworms in everyday conversations.
Often appears as...
- popular earworm
- advertising earworm
Usage tips
Neutral
catchy phrase, memorable saying, repeated phrase
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Flaw
An earworm can be enjoyable but may also become irritating if overplayed.
That catchy commercial jingle turned into a real earworm for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Earworms often appear during times of stress or boredom, indicating underlying cognitive patterns.
I find that earworms usually come to me when I'm trying to concentrate.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Many songs in pop culture are labeled as earworms due to their infectious quality.
The song became famous not just for its lyrics but because of its earworm quality.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Flaw
An earworm can be enjoyable but may also become irritating if overplayed.
That catchy commercial jingle turned into a real earworm for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Earworms often appear during times of stress or boredom, indicating underlying cognitive patterns.
I find that earworms usually come to me when I'm trying to concentrate.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Many songs in pop culture are labeled as earworms due to their infectious quality.
The song became famous not just for its lyrics but because of its earworm quality.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Flaw
An earworm can be enjoyable but may also become irritating if overplayed.
That catchy commercial jingle turned into a real earworm for me.
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Earworms often appear during times of stress or boredom, indicating underlying cognitive patterns.
I find that earworms usually come to me when I'm trying to concentrate.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Many songs in pop culture are labeled as earworms due to their infectious quality.
The song became famous not just for its lyrics but because of its earworm quality.
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