Earworm and Jingle

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Jingle and earworm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jingle" instead a noun "Earworm".

Jingle noun - A series of short high ringing sounds.

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Earworm and jingle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earworm" instead a noun "Jingle".

Nearby Words: jingled, jingling

Any popular song that is repurposed as a commercial jingle or a show's opening/closing theme automatically turns into an earworm.

Source: Ear Worm / Music XYZ
The current version of the Hess Truck jingle uses the tune of "My Boyfriend's Back" by The Angels for the earworm factor.

Source: Repurposed Pop Song
Earworm: In-universe; Carson Palmer complains about Peyton saying things to the tune of the Nationwide jingle ("Nationwide is on your side"), and how it's now stuck in his head.

Source: Website / NFL Quarterbacks On Facebook

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