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ho–hum
adjective \ˈhō-ˈhəm\
: having or showing no excitement or enthusiasm
Full Definition of HO-HUM
2
: bored, indifferent <a ho–hum reaction>
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First Known Use of HO-HUM
1969
Related to HO-HUM
- Synonyms
- arid, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, humdrum, jading, jejune, leaden, mind-numbing, monochromatic, monotonous, numbing, old, pedestrian, ponderous, slow, stale, stodgy, stuffy, stupid, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying
- Antonyms
- absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting
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