martinbismuth
1 Answer
daren1
The word humdrum is an example of grammatical reduplication or repetitive rhyming, much like other informal words such as itsy-bitsy, okey-dokey, hoity-toity and namby-pamby. Humdrum actually means a boring, dull or monotonous state of being, with little hope of spontaneity or excitement. Living in a small rural city with very few sources of outside entertainment could easily be described as a humdrum existence. A routine factory job or a monotonous clerical position would also be considered humdrum. The expression is very similar to the informal word ho-hum, which also describes a boring or dull set of circumstances.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
Top contributors in Languages category
Unanswered Questions
Sunwin
Answers: 0
Views: 6
Rating: 0
69VN
Answers: 0
Views: 7
Rating: 0
immortalarenaio
Answers: 0
Views: 9
Rating: 0
xocdia88saveourstatues
Answers: 0
Views: 9
Rating: 0
FC88 | Cổng cá cược thể thao, casino và game bài chuyên nghiệp
Answers: 0
Views: 10
Rating: 0
We88
Answers: 0
Views: 11
Rating: 0
SMM Panel
Answers: 0
Views: 17
Rating: 0
qh88iico
> More questions...
Answers: 0
Views: 12
Rating: 0