ho-hum
Americaninterjection
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ho-hum
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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In fact, even institutional investors often need to participate in ho-hum deals to get access to the sizzling ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Still, Wall Street expected a solid quarter, which might be contributing to a ho-hum response.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
And all for a couple of ho-hum, wearisome men.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
The Patriots haven’t seen many elite quarterbacks this season, instead beating a ho-hum collection of passers that includes Cam Ward, Spencer Rattler, Dillon Gabriel and 40-year-old Joe Flacco.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026
I was trying to look ho-hum, when inside I was close to fullblown panic.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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