What does so-so mean?
So-so means (informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent..
So-so
/ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.
- (informal) Neither very well nor very poorly.
Example Sentences
The dessert was pretty good, but the meal was so-so.
[I]n ſome Iriſh Houſes, vvhere things are ſo-ſo, / One Gammon of Bacon hangs up for a ſhow; […]
He [Robert Burns] certainly wrote some so-so verses to the Tree of Liberty.
He performed so-so during the tryouts, and the coach was undecided whether to add him to the team or not.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for so-so?
Common synonyms include average, comme ci comme ça, fair, lackluster.
What is the opposite of so-so?
Possible antonyms include intolerably, unacceptably.
How do you use so-so in a sentence?
The dessert was pretty good, but the meal was so-so.
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