abgegriffen — meaning in English

English meaning

• hackneyed adjective Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.

Senses

abgegriffen is used for these senses in English:

• clichéd Repeated so often that it has become stale or commonplace; hackneyed. [from early 20th c.]
• hackneyed Repeated too often.
• timeworn Showing the effects of wear due to long use.

Related German words