clicher

cli·ché

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klee-shey, kli-]
- /kliˈʃeɪ, klɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klee-shey, kli-]
- /kliˈʃeɪ, klɪ-/

Definitions of clicher word

noun clicher a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox. 1
noun clicher (in art, literature, drama, etc.) a trite or hackneyed plot, character development, use of color, musical expression, etc. 1
noun clicher anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse. 1
noun clicher British Printing. a stereotype or electrotype plate. a reproduction made in a like manner. 1
adjective clicher trite; hackneyed; stereotyped; clichéd. 1
verb clicher to stereotype (in either sense of the word). 0

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Origin of clicher

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < French: stereotype plate, stencil, cliché, noun use of past participle of clicher to make such a plate, said to be imitative of the sound of the metal pressed against the matrix

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Parts of speech for Clicher

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clicher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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