hokey in French
hokey in French is cucul la praline, bidon, mélo — hokey means corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
hokey in French
cucul la praline
bidon
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
mélo
(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 French?
"hokey" in French is cucul la praline, bidon, mélo. 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 French, "hokey" is cucul la praline, bidon, mélo.
Are there other ways to say "hokey" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hokey": cucul la praline, bidon, mélo.
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