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单词 ho-hum
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ho-hum

1 of 2

adjective

ˈhō-ˈhəm How to pronounce ho-hum (audio)
1
: routine, dull
a ho-hum existence
2
: bored, indifferent
a ho-hum reaction

ho hum

2 of 2

interjection

ˈhō-ˈhəm How to pronounce ho hum (audio)
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

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  • 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
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ho hum

2 of 2

interjection

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
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