humdinger

American  

[huhm-ding-er] / ˈhʌmˈdɪŋ ər /

noun

Informal.

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

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humdinger British  

/ ˈhʌmˌdɪŋə /

noun

1. something unusually large

   a humdinger of a recession

2. an excellent person or thing

   a humdinger of a party

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Etymology

Origin of humdinger

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

Example Sentences

It is a win that sets up a humdinger of a match with Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday.

From BBC

It’s a dazzling and rambunctious crime movie, with a humdinger of an ending.

From New York Times

Of course, it'll be a real humdinger if he's able to win two consecutive seasons and his talent stands for itself, but it sometimes feels like his dominance is . . . dry?

From Salon

The first episode of the third season of “Ted Lasso” — and I’m trying to summon my own inner Ted here — is a humdinger.

From New York Times

"Sometimes I take a deep breath because I know this one will be a humdinger, but that also energizes me."

From Salon