Ho-hum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ho-hum is an adjective meaning (dated, US, Canada) Boring; not interesting or novel.
Meaning
(dated, US, Canada) Boring; not interesting or novel.
More Meanings
- (dated, US, Canada) Used to express boredom, uninterest or lack of novelty.
Example Sentences
Look at all this paperwork. Ho-hum!
She wore ho-hum clothes, but practical ones.
Synonyms for ho-hum
Depending on context, synonyms include dull, tedious, irksome, wearisome, slow, tiresome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uninteresting, dull, deadening, tedious, wearisome, tiresome.
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