RE: [SaF] Origin of the word "humdinger"

[Julie Stroli]

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Thanks a lot Ed!

Julie

www.m-w.com:
"probably alteration of hummer"

http://www.indiaserver.com/thehindu/1999/06/29/stories/13290672.htm

"This is a word that was used quite frequently by the
experts during the World Cup matches."

My fat dead-tree dictionary (not true seeknfind, I know):
"From the fact that a missile hums through the air and
dings when it strikes its mark."

I hope someone else can find more information for you.

Ed

Julie Stroli wrote:

> Does anyone know the origin of the word
> "humdinger" ??