so-so
/ˈsoʊ ˈsoʊ/
average or mediocre
The food at the restaurant was so-so.
The food was neither good nor bad; it was average.
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
Related Phrases
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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