hokey
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for hokey, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use hokey
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hokey ending
a bit hokey
hokey humor
Etymology
From the verb "hoke" (to fake something up for effect), itself from "hokum."
Full origin of hokey →Frequently asked questions
What does “hokey” mean?
The word “hokey” means corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned. In plain terms, cheesy, corny, or clearly staged for emotional effect rather than genuine.
How do you pronounce “hokey”?
“Hokey” is pronounced HOH-kee (/ˈhoʊki/ in IPA).
How do you use “hokey” in a sentence?
Here is “hokey” used in a sentence: “The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan.”
What part of speech is “hokey”?
“Hokey” is an adjective.
