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boring

(n): the act of drilling

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(n): the act of creating by removing something

(n): the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

(n): (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale

bore

(v): cause to be bored

(v): make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

(v): separate with or as if with an instrument

(adj): so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

(adj): vs. interesting) -- (arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

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8 months ago uselessness said:

Reminds me of Normal, Illinois. *pronounces Illinois as "eely nwah"*

8 months ago peregrina said:

The town of Boring, Oregon: home of the Boring School, the Boring Church, the Boring Post Office, among other Boring things. (Actually it's quite a nice place!)

about 1 year ago oroboros said:

Contronymic in the sense: incisive vs. dull.

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