dullsville

Definition of dullsvillenext
as in bore
someone or something boring that book is totally dullsville—you'll be asleep by page three

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Recent Examples of dullsville Pure dullsville in Van Nuys. Boris Dralyuk, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2021 Speaking of winds, attempting to surf off Galveston in the summertime is dullsville. Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2020 Next, if things remain dullsville, Anton Blidh could draw into the lineup. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Jan. 2020
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Noun
  • The little, 3-inch wide capsules were shot out of a bore gun at over 2,600 mph, or nearly four times the speed of sound.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 11 May 2026
  • Beauty’s spring sale season bore fruit for more than a few players, data shows.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Markets, for the most part, greeted them with a yawn.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
  • Dogs may lick their lips, yawn, stiffen or turn away.
    Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The tight-fitting lid has a metal knob on top and little bumps called drip points on the underside so that the moisture from condensation is evenly redistributed over the food to keep it moist.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
  • Always‑on drip campaigns, sharing insights, culture and growth paths keep interest warm so critical talent is engaged when the moment to hire arrives.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

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“Dullsville.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullsville. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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