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kackneyed

Definition:

An adjective to describe something that is overly familiar or commonplace, lacking originality or freshness.

Senses:

1. Worn out or hackneyed due to overuse.
2. Lacking originality or creativity.

Sample Sentences:

1. The movie's plot was so kackneyed that it felt like I had seen it a hundred times before.
2. The speaker's kackneyed phrases failed to inspire the audience.
3. Her writing style was sadly kackneyed, with clichés in every paragraph.

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