hokey in Dutch
hokey in Dutch is flauw, nep, slap — hokey means corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
hokey in Dutch
flauw
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
nep
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
slap
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
zwak
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
melig
(US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.
What does "hokey" mean?
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adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
"The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan."
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hokey in a sentence
- The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan.
- It was a hokey love song, but somehow it still worked.
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What is "hokey" in Dutch?
"hokey" in Dutch is flauw, nep, slap. hokey means: Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
How do you use "hokey" in a sentence?
Example: "The movie's hokey dialogue made the audience groan." In Dutch, "hokey" is flauw, nep, slap.
Are there other ways to say "hokey" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "hokey": flauw, nep, slap, zwak, melig.
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