cliche

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/kliˈʃeɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.“The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.”
A stereotype (printing plate).

verb

To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.

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Synonyms

platitude stereotype banality commonplace bromide cliché exposure layout shot picture photo photograph snapshot x-ray truism trope

Associated

beauce cliches leger ridden ascot quebec trigger pretty lengths nice fun prix

Rhymes

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray

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