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boring items

[ˈbɔːrɪŋ ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrasepl: boring items
itens entediantes
1. Objects or things that are dull, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement; items that fail to capture or hold one's attention
The gift shop was full of boring items like generic souvenirs.
A loja de lembranças estava cheia de itens entediantes como souvenires genéricos.
2. Things that are tedious or monotonous in nature
She sorted through boring items in the attic, looking for something valuable.
Ela vasculhou itens entediantes no sótão, procurando algo valioso.
NYC Slang
boring stuff; snooze-fest items
Synonyms
dull itemstedious itemsuninteresting itemsmundane itemsmonotonous items
Antonyms
exciting itemsinteresting itemscaptivating itemsengaging items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens chatos
Common colloquial alternative using 'chatos' (annoying/boring)
São Paulo
coisas entediantes
More casual use of 'coisas' instead of 'itens'
Rio de Janeiro
itens sem graça
Regional preference for 'sem graça' (without charm/boring)
Portugal
itens maçadores
Portuguese preference for 'maçadores' (tedious/bothersome)

Related Idioms & Phrases

as exciting as watching paint dry
put someone to sleep
dull as dishwater
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