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humdrum

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
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Definition of humdrum

adjective

  • lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous:humdrum routine work

noun

[mass noun]
  • monotonous routine:an escape from the humdrum of his life

Origin:

mid 16th century: probably a reduplication of hum1

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