humdinger

noun

hum·​ding·​er ˈhəm-ˈdiŋ-ər How to pronounce humdinger (audio)
Synonyms of humdinger
: a striking or extraordinary person or thing
That was one humdinger of a storm.

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Examples of humdinger in a Sentence

The last storm was a real humdinger! I hear we're in for another humdinger of a storm!
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The book is full of many such humdingers. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 Season 3 cranks the tension up to an 11 and ends on a humdinger of a twist. — Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025 But this $12-a-year deal is a humdinger from Black Friday that's still active. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 16 Dec. 2025 This polyphonic novel already has a chorus, thanks to its humdinger cast of ensemble characters. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for humdinger

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of hummer

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humdinger was in 1896

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“Humdinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humdinger. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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