Definition of HUMDRUM

humdrum

Meanings

Plural: humdrums

Noun

  • the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
    • "he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners"
  • The quality of lacking variety or excitement.
  • A stupid fellow.

Adjective Satellite

  • not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
  • tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
    • "a humdrum existence; all work and no play"

Adj

  • Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

Origin / Etymology

Possible reduplication of hum, 1550s.

Scrabble Score: 15

humdrum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
humdrum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humdrum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

humdrum is a valid Words With Friends word