humdrum
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Adjective — Dull, monotonous, and lacking excitement.
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Etymology
Likely a rhyming repetition based on hum, dating to the 1500s.
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What does “humdrum” mean?
The word “humdrum” means dull, monotonous, and lacking excitement. In plain terms, boring and repetitive, with nothing exciting happening.
How do you pronounce “humdrum”?
“Humdrum” is pronounced HUHMD-ruhm (/ˈhʌmdɹʌm/ in IPA).
How do you use “humdrum” in a sentence?
Here is “humdrum” used in a sentence: “He was tired of his humdrum office job.”
What part of speech is “humdrum”?
“Humdrum” is an adjective.
Where does the word “humdrum” come from?
The word “humdrum” dates back to around 1500. Likely a rhyming repetition based on hum, dating to the 1500s.