/ˈklɪʃ/ (KLISH)

Definitions

1. noun

a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it has lost its original meaning and is now considered overused and trite.

“The movie relied on clichés such as the brave hero and the evil villain to tell its story.”

2. verb

to use or describe something as a cliché.

“The critic accused the writer of cliching the same plot over and over again.”

3. verb (transitive)

to fill or make something seem dull or unoriginal by using clichés or overused expressions.

“The movie’s cliched plot made it boring to watch.”

4. noun (informal)

a person who uses or relies on clichés or overused expressions.

“The author was accused of being a cliché, relying on tired tropes to tell her story.”