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bromide

/brəʊmaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does bromide mean?

noun

A trite or overused expression or idea; a cliché. A solution or treatment that is considered to be a standard or routine remedy.

Example

"The comedian's jokes were often criticized for being bromides, lacking originality and surprise."

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