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Broken record

Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

📖 Definitions of "Broken record"

noun
  1. 1

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

    "to sound like a broken record"

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Broken record"

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WordDefinition
repetendnoun(mathematics) A repeated part in repeating decimals.
ringnoun(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
earwormnounA tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
running jokenounAn ongoing joke, one that is regularly repeated or continued.
running gagnounAn ongoing joke, one that is regularly repeated or continued.
ear wormnounAlternative form of earworm. [A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.]
ear-wormnounAlternative form of earworm. [A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.]
brainwormnoun(figurative, informal) A song or melody that keeps playing inside of one's mind.
bone in the throatnoun(idiomatic) A source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.
bloopernoun(informal) A blunder, an error.
broken telephonenounSynonym of Chinese whispers (in either sense)
earachenoun(medicine) A pain in the middle or inner ear.
yammeringnounLoud, incoherent, repetitive speech.
verbigerationnounAn obsessive repetition of meaningless words and phrases, especially as a symptom of mental illness.
nails on a chalkboardnounSomething that sounds very unpleasant.
rattlenounObject that rattles.
creakernounOne who, or that which, creaks.
parrotingnounmindless repetition of words or ideas
break-innounThe act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.
jing-jangnounRepresenting a repetitive ringing or clattering sound.

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