English · Word Candidate

boring

/ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/

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Also seen as: borings · boringer · boringest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình hoặc hành động khoan lỗ

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Noun

Examples

A warm, soft, tender, sweet sensation. It's much like anesthesia– And mysteriously, my trembling gradually starts to lessen. Her faint breaths tickle my cheek. A very sweet scent. I abruptly feel a pressure against my chest. The great sword she carries is tearing the skin of my chest, boring into my

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình hoặc hành động khoan lỗ với độ chính xác cao

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Noun

Examples

turning and boring

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Causing boredom or tiredness; making one feel tired and impatient.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây ra sự nhàm chán hoặc mệt mỏi

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Adjective

Examples

What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảm thấy nhàm chán và không có việc làm

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Adjective

Examples

I very boring.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “boring” mean?

The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

Is “boring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.