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HACKNEY

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hackney.

Hackney - as a noun

A carriage for hire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hackney carriagehackney coach
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carriage11equipage20rig4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A compact breed of harness horse

Hackney - as a verb

To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.

To use as a hackney.

To carry in a hackney coach.

Hackney - as an adjective

Offered for hire; hence, much used; trite; mean.

Example: "Hackney authors"

Example Sentences

"The hackney cab driver stopped to pick up a passenger."
"She rode in a hackney through the busy streets of London."
"The carriage was pulled by a pair of elegant hackneys."
"He hailed a hackney to take him to the train station."
"The hackney trotted along the country road, pulling the cart behind."
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Word Game Points

Is HACKNEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hackney is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HACKNEY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is HACKNEY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hackney is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HACKNEY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HACKNEY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hackney is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HACKNEY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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