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