The hackney horse breed is well-regarded for its strength and endurance. The word "hackneyed" developed from the overuse of hired horses and carriages, metaphorically extending to language and ideas.
No exact match translations found for 'hackney' in bodo.
Word 'hackney' in Other Languages
- hackney in Assamese অসমীয়া
- hackney in Bengali বাংলা
- hackney in Bodo बड़ो
- hackney in Dogri डोगरी
- hackney in English
- hackney in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- hackney in Hindi हिन्दी
- hackney in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- hackney in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- hackney in Konkani कोंकणी
- hackney in Maithili মৈথিলী
- hackney in Malayalam മലയാളം
- hackney in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- hackney in Marathi मराठी
- hackney in Nepali नेपाली
- hackney in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- hackney in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- hackney in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- hackney in Santali
- hackney in Sindhi سنڌي
- hackney in Tamil தமிழ்
- hackney in Telugu తెలుగు
- hackney in Urdu اُردُو
Hackney
Part of Speech
Noun, Adjective, Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhæk.ni/
Definitions
- (Noun) A horse suitable for ordinary riding or driving.
- (Noun) A type of carriage for hire.
- (Noun) A district in London, known for its cultural vibrancy.
- (Adjective) Overused, unoriginal, trite.
- (Verb) To use something so frequently that it becomes worn out or unoriginal.
Usage Examples
- "He rode a sturdy hackney through the countryside."
- "The old hackney carriage was still in service in the town square."
- "His hackneyed phrases failed to impress the audience."
Etymology
Derived from Old French haquenee, meaning a horse for riding. Later, it became associated with horse-drawn carriages for hire, and eventually, the adjective form referred to something overused.
Synonyms
- Cab (for the noun referring to a carriage)
- Trite (for the adjective form)
- Overused
Antonyms
- Fresh
- Original
- Novel
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | cheval de louage | /ʃə.val də lwaʒ/ |
| German | Mietkutsche | /ˈmiːtˌkʊtʃə/ |
| Spanish | carruaje de alquiler | /kaˈruaxe ðe alkiˈler/ |
| Russian | извозчик | /ɪzˈvoʂtʃɪk/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 出租马车 | chūzū mǎchē |
| Hindi | हैकनी | haiknī |
| Japanese | ハクニー馬車 | hakunī basha |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, "hackney" is typically pronounced with a soft "a" sound, while in some American dialects, the second syllable is slightly lengthened.
Historical Usage
Hackney horses were bred for riding and carriages in medieval England. The term later referred to carriages for hire, leading to its modern association with taxicabs.
Cultural Nuances
Hackney, London, has been historically significant in England, known for its diverse population and artistic contributions.