Ho-hum Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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And all for a couple of ho-hum, wearisome men.

From Salon

Red herrings pop up and disappear, a climactic series of revelations indicates hidden villainy, and every detail feels ho-hum.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ho-hum performance, including a decline in the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks, reversed the trend of broadening gains that prevailed earlier in the week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with a 4-8 record, the Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 14 with an opportunity to push for a playoff spot inside a ho-hum AFC North division.

From The Wall Street Journal

So the report was judged to be a bit ho-hum at first glance.

From The Wall Street Journal