hokey

/ˈhoʊki/ · adjective

Meaning

Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality
Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mawkish(English)pokey(English)hoaxlike(English)fake-ass(English)hoky-poky(English)hollow(English)artificial(English)plastic(English)toffee(English)fright(English)huckleberry(English)yogi(English)

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Sources

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