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- US Pronunciation
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- [klee-shey, kli-]
- /kliˈʃeɪ, klɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clicher usage trend in Literature
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