Verboticism: Hohumdrum

'I coughed up $50 for this concert!'

DEFINITION: n. The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus. v. To clear one's throat

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Hohumdrum

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: ho/hum/drum

Sentence: Hohumdrum often sweeps over bored audiences causing sighs and halitosis

Etymology: ho hum + humdrum

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