Hackneyed and Hack

Hackneyed

Hackneyed adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
Usage example: it's hackneyed, but true—the more you save the more you earn

Hack is a synonym for hackneyed in trite topic. In some cases you can use "Hack" instead an adjective "Hackneyed".

Nearby Word: hackney

Hack

Hack adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
Usage example: the abrupt revelation of an enemy masquerading as a friend is such a hack plot twist

Hackneyed is a synonym for hack in trite topic. You can use "Hackneyed" instead an adjective "Hack".

Nearby Words: hacked, hacking, hacker, hackery
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