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humdrum
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humdrum
(adjective)
humdrum
/
ˈ
hʌmˌdrʌm/
adjective
humdrum
/
ˈ
hʌmˌdrʌm/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of HUMDRUM
[
more humdrum; most humdrum
]
:
not interesting
:
dull, boring, and ordinary
She liked the movie, but I thought it was
humdrum
.
another
humdrum
day at the office
humdrum
chores
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