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kitsch — meaning in English

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English meaning

kitsch noun Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
kitschy adj In the style of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overblown or vulgar.

Senses

kitsch is used for these senses in English:

kitsch Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
kitschy Having the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

kitsch — full definition

noun Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
adj Deliberately tacky, gaudy, or over-sentimental in style.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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