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hoariest

 

[ ˈhɔːr.i.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

oldest or most

The term 'hoariest' refers to something that is the oldest or most established, often carrying a connotation of being venerable or traditional. It is often used to describe ideas, stories, or jokes that have been repeated so frequently that they have become clichéd or predictable.

Synonyms

most ancient, most clichéd, oldest

Examples of usage

  • That was one of the hoariest jokes I've ever heard.
  • He told the hoariest tales of his youth during the gathering.
  • The hoariest traditions are sometimes the hardest to change.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoariest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais velho

🇮🇳 सबसे पुराना

🇩🇪 am ältesten

🇮🇩 tertua

🇺🇦 найстаріший

🇵🇱 najstarszy

🇯🇵 最も古い

🇫🇷 le plus ancien

🇪🇸 el más antiguo

🇹🇷 en yaşlı

🇰🇷 가장 오래된

🇸🇦 الأقدم

🇨🇿 nejstarší

🇸🇰 najstarší

🇨🇳 最古老的

🇸🇮 najstarejši

🇮🇸 elsta

🇰🇿 ең ескі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ძველი

🇦🇿 ən qədim

🇲🇽 el más antiguo

Etymology

The word 'hoariest' is derived from the term 'hoary,' which has its roots in Old English 'har' meaning gray or white, often associated with age. The evolution of the word traces back to Proto-Germanic *harewaz, which relates to the concept of grayness or whiteness because of age. Historically, it has been used to describe things that are so old or tired that they evoke a sense of wisdom or antiquity, particularly in literature and folklore. This term has often been used in a somewhat humorous or sarcastic context to describe overused or stale ideas, marking it as a descriptor that balances respect for tradition with a critique of redundancy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,352, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.