Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Earworm.
How to pronounce earworm:
UK
Earworm - as a noun
A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
(originally united states) short for corn earworm (“larva of the moths helicoverpa zea (syn. heliothis zea) and helicoverpa armigera, which are agricultural pests”).
An earwig.
Example Sentences
"I can't get that catchy song out of my head, it's an earworm!"
"Once you hear the jingle, it becomes an earworm that lingers all day."
"The earworm from the commercial played on a loop in my mind."
"I woke up with an earworm and it stayed with me for the entire day."
"He hummed the earworm without realizing he was doing it."
Word Game Points
Is EARWORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, earworm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EARWORM has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is EARWORM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, earworm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEARWORM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is EARWORM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earworm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEARWORM has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.