Meaning of the word hackneyed in English
What does hackneyed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hackneyed
US /ˈhæk.nid/
UK /ˈhæk.nid/
Adjective
1.
A hackneyed phrase or idea has been said or used so often that it has become boring and has no meaning:
Example:
•
The plot of the movie is just a hackneyed boy-meets-girl scenario.
Learn This Word at Lingoland