noun
Internet Slang
hook song
HUUK-song · noun · informal
A song built around a catchy, repeated phrase.
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A song whose appeal centers on a memorable, easily repeated musical or lyrical phrase. A hallmark of K-pop's ultra-catchy production style.
“That hook song has been stuck in my head all day.”
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hook song In A Sentence
That hook song has been stuck in my head all day.
Origin & Usage
English 'hook' (catchy phrase) + 'song'.
Variants
hooksong
People Also Ask
What is a hook song in K-pop?
A hook song is one built around a memorable, repeated musical or lyrical phrase designed to stick in your head, a hallmark of K-pop's catchy production style.
What makes a song a hook song?
Its appeal centers on a single earworm hook that repeats often, so the phrase becomes instantly recognizable and easy to sing along to.
Is hook song a compliment or a criticism?
It's mostly neutral to positive, describing a song's catchy structure, though critics sometimes use it to suggest a track relies on repetition over substance.
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