so-so
/ˈsoʊ ˈsoʊ/adjective★Intermediate— average or mediocre
informal
of average or moderate quality; neither good nor bad
His performance in the exam was so-so.
His exam results were neither excellent nor poor.
The movie was so-so, not worth the hype.
The movie was average and did not meet expectations.
💡
Often used to express mild dissatisfaction or indifference.
Collocations
so-so performancean average or mediocre performanceso-so resultan average or mediocre outcome
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'so-so' to express mild dissatisfaction or indifference in casual conversations.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Formal Use
'So-so' is informal and should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the repetition of 'so' to emphasize mediocrity.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to describe something that is neither good nor bad.
Word Breakdown
so
to a certain extent
rootso
to a certain extent
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