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\ ˈhō-ˈhəm 
\
\Definition of ho-hum
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 : bored, indifferent a ho-hum reaction
ho hum
interjection\ ˈhō-ˈhəm \
\Definition of ho hum (Entry 2 of 2)
—used to express weariness, boredom, or disdain
Synonyms & Antonyms for ho-hum
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
Antonyms: Adjective
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ho-hum
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of ho-hum
(Entry 1 of 2)
informal : having or showing no excitement or enthusiasm
ho hum
interjectionEnglish Language Learners Definition of ho hum (Entry 2 of 2)
—used to show that you are bored, not interested, etc.
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The first known use of ho-hum was in 1924
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