CLICHÉ


Meaning of CLICHÉ in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also cli·che klē-ˈshā, ˈklē-ˌ, kli-ˈ

Etymology: French, literally, printer's stereotype, from past participle of clicher to stereotype, of imitative origin

Date: 1892

1. : a trite phrase or expression ; also : the idea expressed by it

2. : a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation

3. : something (as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplace

• cliché adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.