hackneyed

Meanings

• adjective

  Overused or clichéd; lacking in originality or freshness.

  - "The comedian's hackneyed jokes fell flat with the audience."
  - "The use of hackneyed phrases in speeches can make them seem insincere."

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Synonyms

banal , clichéd , commonplace , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , trite , unoriginal , well-worn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hackneyed
brainy , chainy , gainy , rainy , strainy

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Variants

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hackneyed , hackney , hackneying , hackneys

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Etymology

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Originally referred to horse-drawn vehicles for hire, now extended to mean something overused or clichéd.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hackneyed' comes from the name of a type of horse that was rented out for use in London.

2. The word 'hackneyed' was first used figuratively in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. cliché: A common expression or idea that has lost its original meaning or impact due to overuse.

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Culture

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In literature, hackneyed phrases and ideas are often used for comedic effect or to highlight the lack of creativity in a character's speech.

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1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of a hackneyed horse that's been ridden so much it's lost its energy and originality.

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