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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ho-hum

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.50 in modern English

Syllables
ho-hum
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Boring; not interesting or novel.

Canadian usage; American usage; Dated

intj

Used to express boredom, uninterest or lack of novelty.

Canadian usage; American usage; Dated

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

more ho-hum (comparative) most ho-hum (superlative) ho hum (alternative)

Synonyms

boring deadening dull irksome slow tedious tiresome wearisome

Questions

What does ho-hum mean?
Boring; not interesting or novel.

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