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A crashing bore

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Strong DisinterestPlay
Emphasizes that the subject is so boring it's almost impressive. SlideThe lecture was such a crashing bore, I almost admired the speaker's dedication to dullness.
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Informal UsePlay
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches. SlideMy date turned out to be a crashing bore with endless stories about traffic.
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Slight RudenessPlay
Can be seen as offensive if used directly about someone in their presence. SlideBe careful not to call someone a crashing bore in a social setting; it's quite rude.