boring

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

   a boring evening with uninteresting people

2. 2
   noun

   The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

   turning and boring

3. 3
   noun

   A pit or hole which has been bored.

   It is common in urban areas that a great many borings exist from prior construction work.

4. 4
   adj

   Causing boredom or tiredness; making one feel tired and impatient.

   What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.

5. 5
   adj

   Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

   I very boring.

6. 6
   adj

   Used, designed to be used, or able to drill holes.

   boring equipment

7. 7
   adj

   Capable of penetrating; piercing.

   [H]is remarkably blue eyes had the trick of boring concentration.

8. 8
   noun

   the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

Etymology

From Middle English boryng (“making a hole”); equivalent to bore + -ing.