hokey
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Adjective — Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
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Etymology
From the verb "hoke" (to fake something up for effect), itself from "hokum."
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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.