hokey
/ˈhoʊki/
adjective
- 1
Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality
“I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging.”
- 2
Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental
“Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat, she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag.”
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