- That was a hum-dinger of a question
Hum-dinger
verb; compounding
Something that is complex and novel to the mind. apparent meaning:Something that is difficult or abstract in content. The lengthy duration of pronouncing 'hum' suggests that it is something that requires a considerable amount of thought.
Etymology : Compound (V-N)
Source : Student comment in class
Last modified: 10 June 2008