Drab and Hackney

Drab

Drab adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Hackney and drab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hackney" instead an adjective "Drab".

Nearby Word: drably

Hackney

Hackney adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
Usage example: she quickly learned to ignore her children's hackney complaints like “It isn't fair” and “Why me?”

Drab and hackney are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drab" instead an adjective "Hackney".

Nearby Word: hackneyed
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