humdrum

The definition of humdrum is something dull, monotonous and boring.

(adjective)

A day which filled with boring, routine activities is an example of a day that would be described as humdrum.

See humdrum in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

lacking variety; dull; monotonous; boring

Origin: echoic extension (infl. by drum) of hum

noun

humdrum talk, routine, etc.; monotony

See humdrum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Lacking variety or excitement; dull. See Synonyms at boring, dull.

noun

Monotonous talk or routine.

Origin:

Origin: Probably from hum

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