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This week’s words
gung ho
ho-hum
humbug
bugbear
bear leader

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PRONUNCIATION:

(HO-huhm)

MEANING:

interjection: An expression of boredom, indifference, or resignation.
adjective: Boring; dull; routine.

ETYMOLOGY:

Perhaps of imitative origin. Earliest documented use: 1924.

USAGE:

“Elevate your summer salads from ho-hum to sublime with the addition of torn fresh basil, mint, or cilantro.”
Welcome Summer Tastes with Different Fresh Herbs; The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado); May 24, 2017.

See more usage examples of ho-hum in Vocabulary.com’s dictionary.

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