Meaning & use
humdinger
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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