hump day

or Hump Day

[ huhmp dey ]

noun

, Informal.

1. Wednesday, the halfway point in a typical work week:

   If business is slow midweek, try offering half-price drinks on hump day.

hump day

noun

1. informal.
   the middle day of the working week, usually Wednesday

Word History and Origins

Origin of hump day¹

First recorded in 1955–60; (over the) hump ( def ) + day ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of hump day¹

C20: see hump (sense 5)

Example Sentences

Good morning, Marketers, Corporate moved me to the Wednesday slot for the newsletter – to cheer you up on hump day.

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