Hackneyed


The meaning of the word Hackneyed is: repeated too often; overused


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Too often used by young girls, the word “like” has become hackneyed.

published by Mallory on 2021-09-28 01:52:59


Every time my internet goes down, the cable company gives me a hackneyed explanation.

published by Zula on 2021-12-03 17:06:36


Although I like him as a talk show host, his hackneyed catchphrase is starting to get on my nerves!

published by Wilhelmina on 2021-11-08 03:04:40


The impersonator’s performance was made worse by his hackneyed impressions.

published by Saundra on 2021-01-09 10:45:04


Eventually, the phrase became so hackneyed that people stopped saying it.

published by Gwyn on 2021-03-28 09:31:00


Because I understand the meaning of the word "love", I do not want it to be overused to the point where it becomes hackneyed.

published by Malka on 2021-03-09 20:47:12


Since dyeing your hair purple has become a hackneyed style, I am dyeing my hair green!

published by Birgit on 2021-03-20 16:32:51


When it comes to writing, teachers frown against students using hackneyed phrases.

published by Kathy on 2021-03-18 00:45:39


“A hackneyed version of her previous works” is how the critics described the author’s new novel.

published by Evelyne on 2021-11-05 20:49:49


Even though the movie’s plot has been hackneyed to death, I still enjoyed watching my favorite actor.

published by Silva on 2021-11-27 04:56:04


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