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ear-worm n.also earworm, 1880, "boll-worm, corn parasite" (corn-ear-worm attested from 1855), from ear (n.2) + worm (n.). Also an old alternative name for "earwig" (from ear (n.1)); from 1881 as "secret counselor." By 1989 as "annoyingly unforgettable pop song or part of a song." updated on November 05, 2022 |