Antonyms for ho-hum


Grammar : Adj
Spell : hoh-huhm, -huhm
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊˈhʌm, -ˌhʌm


Definition of ho-hum

Origin :
  • expression of boredom, by 1906. As an adjective, by 1956.
  • As in insipid : adj dull, uninteresting
  • As in lackluster : adj dull, lifeless
  • As in mild : adj gentle, temperate, nonirritating
  • As in monotonous : adj all the same, remaining the same
  • As in prosaic : adj unimaginative
  • As in tedious : adj dull, monotonous
  • As in tiresome : adj irritating, exasperating
Example sentences :
  • Brand name of one of those mild little red Baby Goudas that make you say "Ho-hum."
  • Extract from : « The Complete Book of Cheese » by Robert Carlton Brown

Synonyms for ho-hum

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