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hackneyed in Dutch

hackneyed in Dutch is afgezaagd, banaal — hackneyed means used so often that it has lost its force or originality.

hackneyed in Dutch

afgezaagd
adj
Repeated too often.
banaal
adj
Repeated too often.

What does "hackneyed" mean?

  1. adjective Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
    "The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams."
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hackneyed in a sentence

  • The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams.
  • It is a hackneyed plot, but the cast make it watchable.

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What is "hackneyed" in Dutch?

"hackneyed" in Dutch is afgezaagd, banaal. hackneyed means: Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.

How do you use "hackneyed" in a sentence?

Example: "The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams." In Dutch, "hackneyed" is afgezaagd, banaal.

Are there other ways to say "hackneyed" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "hackneyed": afgezaagd, banaal.

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