Cliché
/kliËËÊeÉȘ/noun
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
Did you know?The term originates from the French word for a printing plate used for making multiple copies, highlighting its association with repetition.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
French
clicher
âTo make a stereotype or printing plateâ
19th Century
French
cliché
âA printing plate or stereotypeâ
1920s
English
cliché
âAn overused expression or ideaâ
Modern English
English
cliché
âAn idea or phrase that is overusedâ