Earworm

Synonyms of earworm

• brainworm
• sticky tune
• cognitive itch

Antonyms of earworm

• forgettable tune
• unmemorable song
• unremarkable melody

Collocations of earworm

catchy tune

Frequency: 70 %

That catchy tune has been stuck in my head all day.

memorable chorus

Frequency: 65 %

The memorable chorus of the song became an earworm for the audience.

repetitive melody

Frequency: 60 %

The repetitive melody of the song made it an earworm.

infectious music

Frequency: 50 %

The infectious music of the band became an earworm for many.

annoying jingle

Frequency: 45 %

I can't get that annoying jingle out of my head.

Idiomatic Expressions for earworm

• Phrase: catchy earworm
  Meaning: a tune or song that is easily memorable and sticks in one's head
  Usage: That jingle from the commercial is such a catchy earworm, I find myself humming it all the time.