Hokey

adjective

/ˈhoʊki/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectivePhony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality

"I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging."

2.adjectiveCorny; overly or unbelievably sentimental

"Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat, she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag."

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