so-so

or so so

[ soh-soh, soh-soh ]

/ ˈsoʊˌsoʊ, ˈsoʊˈsoʊ /

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adjective

Also so·so. indifferent; neither very good nor very bad.

adverb

in an indifferent or passable manner; indifferently; tolerably.

Words nearby so-so

so that, so to speak, so what, so-and-so, so-called, so-so, so., soak, soak up, soakage, soakaway

Origin of so-so

First recorded in 1520–30

SYNONYMS FOR so-so

1 mediocre, fair, ordinary, average, passable.

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Examples from the Web for so-so

There is a pro-cable bias that seems to forgive so-so shows and so-so series and judges network series harshly.
‘The Good Wife’ Creators on the Premiere’s Big Cary Twist, Will’s Death, and More|Kevin Fallon|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the United States, our so-so results are neither depressing nor affirming.
Are U.S. Kids Creative Enough?|Amanda Ripley|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last year, like most sports fans, he did so-so in predicting the winners.
White House Jumps Through Hoops to Increase Obamacare Enrollment|Eleanor Clift|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It's fair to call all of this exaggerated, but the core point is sound—2013 has been a so-so year for the president.
Worst Fifth Year Ever? Maybe. But the Economy Will be the Judge of Obama|Jamelle Bouie|December 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Ezra Klein reminds us that the job news that has the conservative press alleging conspiracy is … only so-so.
If there is a BLS Conspiracy, It's the Worst Executed I've Ever Seen|David Frum|October 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The girls are well, and have as many opinions with as few acts as ever; and Custis is so-so.
Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee|(His Son) Captain Robert E. Lee
"You could scream, and that would do just as well," replied So-so, with his tail still up.
Last Words|Juliana Horatia Ewing
The sermon was only so-so, but they enjoyed the singing; particularly their own.
John March, Southerner|George W. Cable
"Yes, it would have done just as well," So-so replied, as he stretched himself on the hearth.
Last Words|Juliana Horatia Ewing
Well, for our side, it ain't no more'n so-so,” was the somber admission; “an' mebbe that's stretchin' it.
The Wilderness Trail|Frank Williams

British Dictionary definitions for so-so

so-so

/ informal /

adjective

(postpositive) neither good nor bad

adverb

in an average or indifferent manner

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so-so

or so so

adjective

adverb

Words related to so-so

Words nearby so-so

Origin of so-so

SYNONYMS FOR so-so

Examples from the Web for so-so

British Dictionary definitions for so-so

adjective

adverb