song of the summer
song of the summer noun: a popular, upbeat, or catchy hit (song) that dominates culture and airwaves between Memorial Day and Labor Day, characterized as an inescapable anthem, defined by its high energy, danceability, and shared cultural resonance.
Noun
song of the summer (plural songs of the summer)
- A popular, upbeat, or catchy hit (song) that dominates culture and airwaves between Memorial Day and Labor Day, characterized as an inescapable anthem, defined by its high energy, danceability, and shared cultural resonance.
- Near-synonym: earworm
(by extension, sarcastic, Internet slang) A trend mocking musicians who used the term to market their content. - I think I wrote the song of the summer...
- Synonyms:
- earworm
- Near-synonym: earworm
Synonyms of song of the summer
Forms of song of the summer
| plural | songs of the summer |
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Origin of song of the summer
The term predates 2021 but became popularized as a TikTok trend. (See usage notes)
Questions about song of the summer
- What does song of the summer mean?
- Song of the summer means a popular, upbeat, or catchy hit (song) that dominates culture and airwaves between Memorial Day and Labor Day, characterized as an inescapable anthem, defined by its high energy, danceability, and shared cultural resonance.
- What part of speech is song of the summer?
- Song of the summer is a noun.
- What is the plural of song of the summer?
- The plural of song of the summer is songs of the summer.
Words near song of the summer in the dictionary
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