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overused

[v. oh-ver-yooz; n. oh-ver-yoos]

o·ver·use

[v. oh-ver-yooz; n. oh-ver-yoos] verb, o·ver·used, o·ver·us·ing, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to use too much or too often: to overuse an expression.
noun
2.
excessive use: to strain one's voice through overuse.

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Overused is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1670–80; over- + use
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