humdrum

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking interest or excitement; tedious or monotonous.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhʌmˌdɹʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈhʌmˌdɹʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dullness , monotony

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Rhymes

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bum , plum , jum , gum , hum

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Variants

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humdrum , humdrums

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'noise of a drum', from Old English humdrun, from hunnan 'to drum' + drun 'noise'. The figurative sense 'tedious, monotonous' developed in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'humdrum' first appeared in print in the late 16th century.

2. In music, a humdrum piece is one that is considered uninteresting or unoriginal.

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Related Concepts

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1. tedium: A feeling of extreme boredom or weariness, often accompanied by a strong desire to escape from the situation causing the feeling.

2. monotony: The quality of being monotonous; lacking variety or interest.

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Culture

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The word 'humdrum' is often used to describe situations or experiences that are dull, uninteresting, or routine. It can be found in various forms of literature, such as poetry and prose, where it is used to convey a sense of monotony or boredom.

How to Memorize "humdrum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a drum making a monotonous noise to help remember the meaning of 'humdrum'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humdrum' with tedious or monotonous situations to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Humdrum means boredom' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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