Synonyms for

Blah

Verb / blɑ: / Another word for blah — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an expression of boredom or disinterest

Synonyms & similar words

bombast fustian rant claptrap yawn drab dull tedious monotonous boring uninteresting uninspiring lifeless stale banal prosaic wearisome tiresome ho-hum humdrum mundane routine ordinary commonplace

Synonyms by register

Formal

uninteresting tedious monotonous insipid

Informal

boring dull lame yawn

Literary

weary dreary flat

Antonyms

exciting interesting engaging stimulating captivating fascinating

Common collocations

  • blah blah blah
  • blah blah
  • just blah
  • utter blah
  • say blah
  • sound blah
  • feel blah

Word family

adjective blah

Usage note

Primarily used informally to express boredom or lack of interest. Often used repeatedly for emphasis.

Example sentences

  1. I feel blah today.
  2. The movie was kind of blah.
  3. She gave a blah presentation.
  4. I didn't like the food, it was just blah.
  5. The weather outside is so blah.

Quotes

  • 'Blah, blah, blah' means nothing to me. I'm a robot. - Data from Star Trek
  • I was going to say 'blah, blah, blah' like a teenage girl but I realized that's your generation. - Betty White
  • Every day is a constant battle between 'I wanna look good naked' and 'treat yo self'. - Unknown

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