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Vocabulary Entry
hokey
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by an exaggerated or sentimental style, often perceived as insincere or contrived.
Example Sentences
"The movie was filled with hokey dialogue that made it hard to take seriously."
"She dismissed the flowers as a hokey gesture that lacked genuine feeling."
"His speech was so hokey that the audience couldn't help but laugh."
N
noun
A type of performance or act that is overly dramatic or sentimental, often lacking authenticity.
Example Sentences
"The magician's routine felt more like hokey than real magic."
"Critics described the play as a collection of hokey moments that failed to resonate."
"The band's hokey performance left the crowd wondering if they were serious."