humdinger

[ huhm-ding-er ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a person, thing, action, or statement of remarkable excellence or effect.

humdinger

/ ˈhʌmˌdɪŋə /

noun

1. something unusually large

   a humdinger of a recession

2. an excellent person or thing

   a humdinger of a party

Word History and Origins

Origin of humdinger¹

First recorded in 1900–05; of uncertain origin; perhaps from hum + ding ¹ + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of humdinger¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

And with this first step he takes on a humdinger of a theological problem: Why do bad things happen to good canines?

From The Daily Beast

Giuliani in 2008 also delivered a humdinger, although it wasn't Lofty like the other two.

From The Daily Beast

And compared with his recent speeches, it wasn't entirely a humdinger of verbiage.

From The Daily Beast

Now he takes on a real humdinger: Monica Lewinsky-era Bill Clinton.

From The Daily Beast

There had been several small ones in that vicinity, but this was what Andy termed a "humdinger."

From Project Gutenberg

He says he knows your mine; it's the Golden Prize, and it's a bonanza; regular humdinger!

From Project Gutenberg

I shouldnt wonder, when it does get here, if it turns out to be a humdinger.

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This is a humdinger of a storm, and its goin to get worse and worse from now on.

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Won't go in this reel, but she'll make a humdinger in some other.

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