Meaning & use

humdinger

noun·Everyday

Something remarkable or outstanding of its kind, especially something impressive, surprising, or intense.

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That storm last night was a real humdinger, with hail the size of golf balls.

The final match turned out to be a humdinger, decided only in the last minute.

A note on using this word

Humdinger is informal and slightly old-fashioned, often used with an admiring or amused tone.

Words with a similar meaning

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