cucul — meaning in English

English meaning

• corny adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
• icky adjective Unpleasantly sticky, slimy, or disgusting.
• sappy adj Overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny.
• vapid adj Lacking any interest, energy, or flavor; dull and unremarkable.

Senses

cucul is used for these senses in English:

• corny Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
• icky (informal) Excessively sentimental.
• sappy (US) Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy. (British equivalent: soppy)

icky — full definition

1. adjective Unpleasantly sticky, slimy, or disgusting.
2. adjective Overly sentimental or emotionally cloying.

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