ho-hum
1 of 2adjective
ˈhō-ˈhəm 
1
: routine, dull
a ho-hum existence
2
: bored, indifferent
a ho-hum reaction
ho hum
2 of 2interjection
ˈhō-ˈhəm
—used to express weariness, boredom, or disdain
Synonyms
Adjective
- arid
- boring
- colorless
- drab
- dreary
- drudging
- dry
- dull
- dusty
- flat
- heavy
- 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
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Word History
Etymology
Interjection
imitative
First Known Use
Adjective
1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Interjection
1924, in the meaning defined above
ho-hum 1 of 2
adjective
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest the characterizations are good, but the plot is just ho-hum Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- boring
- tiring
- dull
- slow
- stupid
- dusty
- wearying
- old
- weary
- humdrum
- drab
- uninteresting
- heavy
- monotonous
- annoying
- pedestrian
- dry
- tedious
- stodgy
- dreary
- tiresome
- tame
- irritating
- monochromatic
- drudging
- colorless
- wearisome
- stale
- jejune
- ponderous
- arid
- stuffy
- leaden
- blah
- numbing
- mind-numbing
- unexciting
- pallid
- flat
- uninspiring
- exhausting
- jading
- uneventful
- sterile
- unimaginative
- prosaic
- unspectacular
- dullish
- spiritless
- barren
- blank
- soggy
- gray
- undramatic
- irksome
- prosy
- unsensational
- unrewarding
- ordinary
- pleasureless
- unexceptional
- bothersome
- earthbound
- draining
- tepid
- commonplace
- inanimate
- aseptic
- enervating
- pedantic
- discouraging
- dispiriting
- common
- fatiguing
- debilitating
- vapid
- unsurprising
- suspenseless
- grey
- unnewsworthy
- disheartening
- wearing
- plodding
- pokey
- demoralizing
- cumbersome
- palling
- enfeebling
- longsome
- poky
- lumbering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- interesting
- intriguing
- spectacular
- surprising
- involving
- sensational
- wonderful
- riveting
- exciting
- amazing
- marvelous
- engaging
- wondrous
- marvellous
- awesome
- astonishing
- astounding
- engrossing
- fabulous
- thrilling
- exhilarating
- breathtaking
- absorbing
- inspiring
- gripping
- amusing
- entertaining
- rousing
- electrifying
- stimulating
- energizing
- stirring
- attractive
- charming
- fascinating
- galvanizing
- alluring
- poignant
- moving
- enlivening
- enthralling
- enchanting
- beguiling
- diverting
- invigorating
- rip-roaring
- eye-opening
- animating
- bewitching
- attracting
- touching
- entrancing
- hair-raising
- spellbinding
- provocative
- tantalizing
- suspenseful
- captivating
- mesmerizing
- arresting
ho hum
2 of 2interjection
as in boo
Synonyms & Similar Words
- boo
- pooh
- yuk
- humph
- yuck
- tush
- bah
- pshaw
- tsk
- tut
- shucks
- aw
- rats
- pish
- ouch
- faugh
- wirra
- fie
- ow
- woe
- alas
- phooey
- sheesh
- ay
- alack
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- glory
- hot dog
- hallelujah
- hurrah
- alleluia
- hey
- hooray
- wow
- ha
- hurray
- yahoo
- whoopee
- whee
- wahoo
- yippee
- pre-arranging
- pre-assembled
- pre-assemblies
- pre-assembly
- pre-assign
- pre-assigned
- pre-assigning
- pre-au
- pre-authorization
- pre-authorize
- pre-bake
- pre-baked
- pre-baking
- pre-battle
- pre-biblical
- pre-book
- pre-booked
- pre-booking
- pre-breakfast
- pre-capitalist
- pre-Chellean
- pre-chill
- pre-chilled
- pre-chilling
- pre-Christian