Definition of Hackneyed
repeated too often; overused
Examples of Hackneyed in a sentence
Too often used by young girls, the word βlikeβ has become hackneyed. π
Every time my internet goes down, the cable company gives me a hackneyed explanation. π
Although I like him as a talk show host, his hackneyed catchphrase is starting to get on my nerves! π
The impersonatorβs performance was made worse by his hackneyed impressions. π
Eventually, the phrase became so hackneyed that people stopped saying it. π
Because I understand the meaning of the word "love", I do not want it to be overused to the point where it becomes hackneyed. π
Since dyeing your hair purple has become a hackneyed style, I am dyeing my hair green! π
When it comes to writing, teachers frown against students using hackneyed phrases. π
βA hackneyed version of her previous worksβ is how the critics described the authorβs new novel. π
Even though the movieβs plot has been hackneyed to death, I still enjoyed watching my favorite actor. π
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