The loss of taste and smell during a cold is caused by the inflammation and congestion of nasal passages. These senses return to most people from a few days to a couple of weeks following a cold. For some people it may take longer. In rare cases the senses of smell and taste never return.
Hooking up has come to define sexual relationships for most of today's teens and young women. It can mean anything from kissing and touching to oral sex or intercourse. Vagueness is its hallmark. A girl can say, 'I hooked up with so-and-so,' and no one knows what she did.
The hook may be the title of the song, a lyrical line (usually repeated) that summarizes what the song is about, a rhythmic passage or an instrumental part called riff.. It is mostly evident in pop music; songs that have made it to the top of the charts have unforgettable hooks. Here are some examples: