corny in German
corny in German is abgedroschen, kitschig, schmalzig — corny means overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
corny in German
abgedroschen
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
kitschig
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
schmalzig
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
abgedroschen
(obsolete) Producing corn or grain; furnished with grains of corn.
What does "corny" mean?
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adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
"His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing."
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corny in a sentence
- His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing.
- The movie's ending was sweet but a bit corny.
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What is "corny" in German?
"corny" in German is abgedroschen, kitschig, schmalzig. corny means: Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
How do you use "corny" in a sentence?
Example: "His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing." In German, "corny" is abgedroschen, kitschig, schmalzig.
Are there other ways to say "corny" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "corny": abgedroschen, kitschig, schmalzig.
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