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Added 9 October 2026

boring

/ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ noun

In Latin: taediōsus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about boring at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing. Enlarging an existing hole with a single-point cutting tool or a boring head (usually with high precision and accuracy regarding the roundness and size of the hole).
turning and boring
Enlarging an existing hole with a single-point cutting tool or a boring head (usually with high precision and accuracy regarding the roundness and size of the hole).
turning and boring
Drilling.

verb

present participle and gerund of bore

adjective

Causing boredom or tiredness; making one feel tired and impatient.
What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.
Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.
I very boring.
Used, designed to be used, or able to drill holes.
boring equipment

Origin

Inherited from Middle English boryng (“making a hole”). By surface analysis, bore + -ing.

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