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hackney Definition and Meaning in English (hackney definition)

verb
Synonyms:tritebanalclichéd
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Hackney definition: To make a phrase, idea, or artistic work common, trite, or unoriginal through excessive use.

Definitions of Hackney

  1. 1verb

    To make a phrase, idea, or artistic work common, trite, or unoriginal through excessive use.

  2. 2noun

    A type of horse or carriage that is available for hire, often implying it is old or overused.

Example Sentences

“The speaker's arguments were so hackneyed that the audience quickly lost interest.”

“He tried to hackney the classic tale by adding modern slang.”

“In the past, a hackney could be hired for a short journey.”

Synonyms

tritebanalclichéd

Antonyms

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adjectivehackneyed

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