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A.Word.A.Day--hackney

hackney (HAK-nee)

adjective

1. Trite.
2. Let out for hire.

1. To make banal or common by frequent use.
2. To hire out.

1. A breed of horses developed in England, having a high-stepping gait.
2. A horse suitable for routine riding or driving.
3. A carriage or coach for hire.

"Is this 80-minute underwater romp, studded with celebrity voice roles, Pixar's somewhat hackneyed answer to Dreamworks' Finding Nemo? You decide."
Look & Listen; Prague Tribune (Czech Republic); Mar 3, 2005.

"The move was pioneered by safety chiefs from the Shrewsbury Shop and Pub Watch scheme, with cameras also being installed in two hackney carriages in the town."
Taxi Drivers Feel Safer As Cars Get CCTV; The Shropshire Star (UK); Mar 2, 2005.

See more usage examples of hackney in Vocabulary.com's dictionary.

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