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Word: Humdrum
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: probably a reduplication of hum
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhʌmdrʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous
Short Definition:lacking excitement or variety
Examples:- humdrum routine work
Word: Humdrum
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhʌmdrʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
monotonous routine
Short Definition:monotonous routine
Examples:- an escape from the humdrum of his life
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