cliché /ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/noun 2adjective 1verb 1forms 8 noun2 •Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.The villain kidnapping the love interest is a bit of a cliché.I know it's a bit of a cliché, but love really does conquer all. •A stereotype (printing plate). adjective1 •(nonstandard) Clichéd; having the characteristics of a cliché. verb1 •To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.He clichéd at me. He clichéd at me in a perky, condescending tone. — 2015 formsclicheed · clichéd · clicheing · clichéing · cliches · clichés · more cliché · most cliché
