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South American Spanish

Fome

Used when describing someone's personality or behavior negatively.

Literal Meaning

Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

Actual Meaning

Dull - Chile

Examples in Context

Ayer fui a una fiesta que fue afectivamente fome, nadie estaba haciendo nada interesante.

Esta película es fome, no sé por qué todo el mundo dice que es buena.

La conversación se volvió fome cuando todos empezaron a hablar de trabajo.

Helpful Tips

1Watch for body language when 'fome' is used, as it might accompany sighs or other signs of disinterest, indicating the speaker feels let down.
2In informal contexts, especially among friends, you might hear 'fome' used to express boredom or lack of excitement about something.
3Be aware that saying something is 'fome' can also imply disappointment, especially if it was highly anticipated.

Phrase Thesaurus

Similar words and synonyms for this phrase

boring

uninteresting

tedious

lackluster

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