Tuesday word: Humdinger
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Humdinger (noun)
humdinger [huhm-ding-er]
noun, Informal.
1. a person, thing, action, or statement of remarkable excellence or effect.
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Origin: First recorded in 1900–05; of uncertain origin; perhaps from hum + ding + -er
Example Sentences
“PAW Patrol,” centering on a young boy named Ryder and a heroic group of pups who save Adventure City from the evil Mayor Humdinger, was surprisingly well received by youngsters, parents and, yes, even critics.
From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2021
So while Mayor Humdinger is indeed a creep, surely someone in municipal government is doing something right, no?
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021
Humdinger (noun)
humdinger [huhm-ding-er]
noun, Informal.
1. a person, thing, action, or statement of remarkable excellence or effect.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com
Origin: First recorded in 1900–05; of uncertain origin; perhaps from hum + ding + -er
Example Sentences
“PAW Patrol,” centering on a young boy named Ryder and a heroic group of pups who save Adventure City from the evil Mayor Humdinger, was surprisingly well received by youngsters, parents and, yes, even critics.
From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2021
So while Mayor Humdinger is indeed a creep, surely someone in municipal government is doing something right, no?
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021
