humdingers
Exceptional things indeed
Humdingers are remarkable or outstanding things—impressive examples of their kind.
The word carries informal enthusiasm: That storm was a real humdinger.
A humdinger can be a person, event, or object that stands out for excellence, intensity, or impact: She told some humdingers of stories.
Remarkable specimen
- stunnerPerson or thing overwhelming
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- showstopperSpectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
crackerjack · corker · beaut · pip · ripper · winner · smash · sensation
Astonishing sight or event
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- shockerDeeply surprising event
- eye-openerStartling piece of information
bolt · thunderbolt · blindside · curveball · twist · upset · astonishment · stunner
doozy
Remarkable specimen
- stunnerPerson or thing overwhelming
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- showstopperSpectacular crowd-pleasing performance
blockbuster · crackerjack · corker · beaut · pip · ripper · winner · smash · sensation · standout
jaw-dropper
Astonishing sight or event
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- shockerDeeply surprising event
eye-opener · bolt · thunderbolt · blindside · curveball · twist · upset · astonishment · stunner · amazement
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
humdingersduds
Clothes or failures
disappointments · flops · failures · busts · turkeys
humdingerssnoozers
Dull things or dozers
bores · yawners · nothing-burgers · non-events · damp squibs