Humdinger: meaning, definitions and examples

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humdinger

 

[ หˆhสŒmหŒdษชล‹ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal usage

A humdinger is an outstanding or remarkable person or thing, often used to describe something that is particularly impressive or exciting. It can refer to a notable event or a remarkable achievement that stands out from the ordinary.

Synonyms

marvel, showstopper, stunner, whopper

Examples of usage

  • The concert last night was a humdinger that everyone will remember.
  • She told a humdinger of a story that captivated the entire audience.
  • This year's tournament was a humdinger with unexpected twists and turns.

Translations

Translations of the word "humdinger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excepcional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hochgenuss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yang luar biasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะฐะถะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sensacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด ๆ™ดใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exceptionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensacional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olaฤŸanรผstรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋‹จํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฐู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynikajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝnimoฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ†ไธ่ตท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izjemen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกbรฆrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒแƒชแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhtษ™ลŸษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensacional

Etymology

The word 'humdinger' emerged in American English in the late 19th century, around the 1900s. Its exact origins are somewhat obscure, but it is believed to be derived from a combination of words or possibly onomatopoeic in nature. The 'hum' part may suggest something buzzing or noteworthy, while 'dinger' evokes a sense of impact or impressive quality. Over time, 'humdinger' evolved to describe something extraordinary or noteworthy, particularly in informal contexts. It saw increased popularity in colloquial speech and eventually became a part of the broader American vernacular, typically used to express enthusiasm or admiration for remarkable events, situations, or characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,048, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.