Blahs

Pronunciation: /blɑːz/

Definitions of blahs

noun a state of boredom or lack of motivation

Example Sentences

A1 I have the blahs today.

A2 She always gets the blahs when it's raining outside.

B1 The blahs can be a common feeling during the winter months.

B2 I try to combat the blahs by staying active and socializing with friends.

C1 The blahs can sometimes be a symptom of a larger underlying issue like depression.

C2 I've learned to recognize when the blahs are starting to affect my mental health and seek help when needed.

Examples of blahs in a Sentence

formal The patient was experiencing a case of the blahs, which is a common symptom of depression.

informal I've been feeling the blahs lately, just can't seem to shake this feeling of boredom.

slang I hit a wall of the blahs last week and couldn't get anything done.

figurative Sometimes life throws you a curveball and you just have to push through the blahs to get to the other side.

Grammatical Forms of blahs

• past tense: blabbed
• plural: blahs
• comparative: blaher
• superlative: blahest
• present tense: blah
• future tense: will blah
• perfect tense: have blahed
• continuous tense: is blahing
• singular: blah
• positive degree: blah
• infinitive: to blah
• gerund: blahing
• participle: blahed

Origin and Evolution of blahs

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blahs' is believed to have originated as onomatopoeia, imitating the sound of someone speaking in a dull, monotonous, or unenthusiastic manner.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a feeling of boredom, disinterest, or lack of motivation, the word 'blahs' has evolved to encompass a general feeling of malaise or dissatisfaction. It is commonly used colloquially to express a sense of ennui or emotional fatigue.