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HO-HUM
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ho-hum mean?
• HO-HUM (adjective)
The adjective HO-HUM has 1 sense:
1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Familiarity information: HO-HUM used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Synonyms:
boring; deadening; dull; ho-hum; irksome; slow; tedious; tiresome; wearisome
Context example:
other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
Similar:
uninteresting (arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement)
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