Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

squaresville

noun
/ˈskwɛr(z)vɪl/
Definition
A term used to describe a dull, boring, or unexciting place or situation.
Examples
  • After living in the city for years, moving to squaresville felt like a huge adjustment.
  • He described his hometown as squaresville, filled with routine and predictability.
Meaning
Originally a slang term used to refer to an overly conventional area or atmosphere, lacking excitement or creativity.
Synonyms
  • boring
  • mundane
  • unexciting
  • drab
  • bland