dullsville

English

Etymology

From dull +‎ -s- +‎ -ville, evoking a fictional town.

Noun

dullsville (usually uncountable, plural dullsvilles)

  1. A fictional or generic location that is boring or dull.
  2. A state or condition of boredom or disinterest.
    With his monotonous routine, he lives in dullsville.
    • 1979, Bodywork & Painting, page 15:
      Before we began our weekend shapeup, the car looked like this: scratches and dents, broken trim, and a finish that was strictly dullsville.

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