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humdrum

American  
[huhm-druhm] / ˈhʌmˌdrʌm /

adjective

  1. lacking variety; boring; dull.

    a humdrum existence.
    Synonyms:
    tiresome, mundane, routine, tedious

noun

  1. humdrum character or routine; monotony.

  2. monotonous or tedious talk.

  3. Archaic. a dull, boring person.

humdrum British  
/ ˈhʌmˌdrʌm /

adjective

  1. ordinary; dull

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noun

  1. a monotonous routine, task, or person

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Other Word Forms

  • humdrumness noun

Etymology

Origin of humdrum

1545–55; earlier humtrum, rhyming compound based on hum

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