单词 | ho hum |
释义 | ho hum (hoʊ hʌm) also ho-hum 1. See ho hum 2. See ho hum ho humphrase See full dictionary entry for ho humYou can use ho hum when you want to show that you think something is not interesting, remarkable, orsurprising in any way. [informal, feelings] My general reaction to this news might be summed up as 'ho-hum'. The music is generally terrific but the scripting and acting are a bit ho-hum. ho humexclamation See full dictionary entry for ho humYou can say ho hum to show that you accept an unpleasant situation because it is not very serious. [informal, feelings] Ho hum, another nice job down the drain. ho hum in British English (həʊ hʌm) exclamation informal 1. You can use ho hum when you want to show that you think something is not interesting, remarkable, or surprising in any way. My general reaction to this news might be summed up as 'ho-hum'. 2. You can say ho hum to show that you accept an unpleasant situation because it is not very serious. Ho hum, another nice job down the drain. Ho hum! That's life. ho-hum in British English (ˈhəʊˌhʌm) adjective informal lacking interest or inspiration; dull; mediocre a ho-hum album ho-hum in American English (hoʊˈhʌm; for adj. ˈhoʊˌhʌm) interjection 1. used to signify boredom, lack of interest, weariness, etc. adjective 2. Informal uninteresting; boring; tiresome Word origin conventionalized representation of a yawn |
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