ALL meanings of cliche
cli·ché
C c - countable noun cliche A cliché is an idea or phrase which has been used so much that it is no longer interesting or effective or no longer has much meaning. 3
- noun cliche a word or expression that has lost much of its force through overexposure, as for example the phrase 3
- noun cliche an idea, action, or habit that has become trite from overuse 3
- noun cliche a stereotype or electrotype plate 3
- noun cliche a stereotype printing plate 3
- noun cliche an expression or idea that has become trite 3
- noun cliche A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. 1
- noun cliche 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 cliche (in art, literature, drama, etc.) a trite or hackneyed plot, character development, use of color, musical expression, etc. 1
- noun cliche anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse. 1
- noun cliche British Printing. a stereotype or electrotype plate. a reproduction made in a like manner. 1
- adjective cliche trite; hackneyed; stereotyped; clichéd. 1
- noun cliche Alternative form of cliché. 0