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What (who) is humdinger - definition
humdinger
(humdingers)
If you describe someone or something as a humdinger, you mean that they are very impressive, exciting, or enjoyable. (INFORMAL)
It should be a humdinger of a match...
His latest novel is a humdinger.
N-COUNT: usu sing, oft a N of n [approval]
humdinger
[h?m'd???]
¦ noun informal a remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.
Origin
early 20th cent. (orig. US): of unknown origin.
Humdinger (computer)
8-BIT COMPUTER INTRODUCED IN 1983
Venture Micro; Venture Micro, Inc.; Venture Micro, Inc; Venture Micro Inc; Venture Micro Inc.
The Humdinger Color Computer was an 8-bit computer introduced in 1983 by Venture Micro, Inc. of Cupertino, California.
Examples of use of humdinger
1. We‘ve had humdinger rows and break–ups before but we‘ve always come back together in the end.
2. Worst match Germany against Argentina: the humdinger that turned humdrum during 120 minutes of tame, fearful football.
3. He then nearly cuts Yousuf in two with an 8'mph inswinger, before unfurling a humdinger of bouncer, but Yousuf plays superbly.
4. The whole process took about half an hour and was strangely satisfying to watch, and the result was a humdinger to eat with your hake.
5. The contest between Gayle and his opening partner Chanderpaul and Australian quickies led by the irrepressible Glenn McGrath is expected to be a real humdinger.