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ho-hum

[ hoh-huhm, -huhm ]

interjection

  1. (an exclamation expressing boredom, weariness, or contempt.)


adjective

  1. dull, boring, or routine; so-so:

    a ho-hum performance.

ho-hum

/ ˈhəʊˌhʌm /

adjective

  1. informal.
    lacking interest or inspiration; dull; mediocre

    a ho-hum album



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Word History and Origins

Origin of ho-hum1

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

There was Carol White, a ho-hum homemaker who finds herself besieged by multiple chemical sensitivity in Safe.

Lily Allen explained away the poor sales and ho-hum critical reception to Sheezus by…basically blaming other people.

The summer of music may have started with a ho-hum and largely stayed there.

The ho-hum ‘Super Fun Night,’ however, turns out to be a nightmare, says Kevin Fallon.

If it is, Obama will win, even if the economy is ho-hum, and the political scientists will have four years to figure out why.

The gentleman sat staring straight before him, and after a long time he stretched himself and said: "Ho—hum!"

Brand name of one of those mild little red Baby Goudas that make you say "Ho-hum."

Of course, it isn't really necessary to utter the 'hi-ho-hum!'

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