Humdinger Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of humdinger noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

humdinger noun  /ˌhʌmˈdɪŋə(r)/  /ˌhʌmˈdɪŋər/[singular] (informal) jump to other results

1. something that is very exciting or impressive
   • It turned into a real humdinger of a game.
   Word Originearly 20th cent. (originally US): of unknown origin.

See humdinger in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: humdinger

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