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hokey Definition and Meaning in English (hokey definition)

adjective
Synonyms:cheesycornymawkish
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Hokey definition: Describing something that is excessively sentimental, artificial, or unconvincing in its attempt to evoke emotion.

Definitions of Hokey

  1. 1adjective(colloquial)

    Describing something that is excessively sentimental, artificial, or unconvincing in its attempt to evoke emotion.

Example Sentences

“The movie's ending felt a bit hokey, with its overly dramatic reunion.”

“He tried to tell a hokey joke, but no one laughed.”

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Hokey definition: Describing something that is excessively sentimental, artificial, or unconvincing in its attempt to evoke emotion.
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'Hokey' translates to 'hokey' in English. Hokey definition: Describing something that is excessively sentimental, artificial, or unconvincing in its attempt to evoke emotion.
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