Hookier: meaning, definitions and examples

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hookier

 

[ หˆhuหkษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal usage

The term 'hookier' is used to describe something that is more captivating, engaging, or attention-grabbing, especially in a way that entices or lures someone in. It is often applied to music, content, or experiences that have an appealing 'hook' that makes them irresistible to the audience. The word suggests an enhanced quality in terms of how something attracts interest or keeps a person's attention. In a cultural context, it often refers to trends or fads that have a high pull factor. 'Hookier' originates from the word 'hook', which implies something that captures interest or attention.

Synonyms

alluring, captivating, engaging, enticing, grabbing.

Examples of usage

  • This song is way hookier than the last
  • I need to make my presentation more hookier
  • The ad campaign was designed to be hookier
  • Her latest novel is much more hookier than her previous ones

Translations

Translations of the word "hookier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅเค•เคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hookier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒƒใ‚ญใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hookier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hookier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„ํ‚ค์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆูƒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hookier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hookier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ฉๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ัƒะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hookier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hookier

Etymology

The word 'hooky' can be traced back to its earlier form 'hook', which originates from the Old English word 'hลc', meaning a curved or bent object. The concept of 'hook' evolved over time to represent something that captures attention or interest. In the context of music and media, a 'hook' is a memorable part that is designed to grab the listener's attention, often used in the marketing of songs or brands. By affixing the comparative suffix '-ier', 'hookier' naturally emerged as a way to denote an increased degree of this captivating quality. The usage of 'hooky' in informal settings, especially in pop culture, has increased significantly since the late 20th century, as media and interactive content became more central to entertainment experiences. This transformation has allowed the term to gain traction among creators and marketers alike.