ho hum
Yawn in words
Ho hum expresses boredom, indifference, or weary resignation—the verbal equivalent of a yawn.
As an adjective, it describes something dull or unremarkable: The movie was pretty ho-hum.
The phrase mimics the sound of a sigh or yawn, suggesting tired acceptance rather than active complaint: Another meeting? Ho hum.
Involuntary mouth opening
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- dullnessLack of stimulation
- wearinessState of being drained
- tediumWearisome dullness
listless · uninspired · languor · lethargy · disenchanted · unenthusiastic · sluggishness · fatigue
Indifference, vocalized
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- lukewarmMildly warm temperature
unconcerned · unimpressed · insouciant · whatever · dismissive · halfhearted · unenthused · perfunctory
Regular sequence of actions
- repetitionAct of redoing
- samenessState of being identical
- predictabilityCapacity to be anticipated
- drudgeryHard, boring work
humdrum · unchanging · stagnation · regularity · treadmill · grind · mechanical · droning
yawn
Involuntary mouth opening
tedium · listless · uninspired · languor · lethargy · disenchanted · unenthusiastic · sluggishness · fatigue · torpor
meh
Indifference, vocalized
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
lukewarm · unconcerned · unimpressed · insouciant · whatever · dismissive · halfhearted · unenthused · perfunctory · apathetic
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- repetitionAct of redoing
- samenessState of being identical
- predictabilityCapacity to be anticipated
drudgery · humdrum · unchanging · stagnation · regularity · treadmill · grind · mechanical · droning · prosaic
ho humthrilling
Intensely exciting
exciting · riveting · fascinating · gripping · electrifying
ho humpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
intense · fervent · ardent · animated · enthusiastic
ho humwow
Cry of amazement
amazing · incredible · awesome · astonishing · mind-blowing