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hokey

/ˈhoʊki/ adjective · British & US
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What does hokey mean?

adjective

Unsophisticated or overly sentimental, especially in a way that is considered to be beneath one's dignity; pretentiously or affectedly sentimental or mawkish.

Example

"The hokey lyrics of the love song made it hard to take seriously."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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