ho-hum

/ˌhoʊ ˌˈhʌm/
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Definitions of ho-hum
  1. adjective
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
    “a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention”
    synonyms: boring, deadening, dull, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisome
    uninteresting
    arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
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