Humdinger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hʌmˈdɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Humdinger is a noun meaning (informal) Something that is particularly outstanding, unusual, or exceptional.
Meaning
(informal) Something that is particularly outstanding, unusual, or exceptional.
Example Sentences
Most of the questions were pretty easy, but that last one was a humdinger.
“I’ve seen some humdingers, but never any ordinance like this,” said Mark Hayes, general counsel for the Arkansas Municipal League, an organization for towns and cities.
“—immense. I'm a real, slam-bang, honest-to-goodness, three-fisted humdinger. I'm a bona fide supraman.” “Superman?” Clevinger cried. “Superman?” “Supraman,” Yossarian corrected.
Word Forms
- humdingers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oner, lulu, extraordinaire, exceptional, corker, standout.
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