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Vocabulary Entry
schlock
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A low-quality, shoddy item or work.
Example Sentences
"The movie was nothing but schlock, poorly made and without artistic merit."
"I can't believe I wasted my money on that schlocky novel."
"The flea market was filled with various pieces of schlock that nobody wanted."
V
verb
To produce or promote something of low quality.
Example Sentences
"They really schlock the merchandise at that store."
"It's frustrating to see how many companies schlock their products just to make a quick buck."
"He felt guilty for schlocking such a poor excuse for entertainment."
A
adjective
Of inferior quality; cheap and not well made.
Example Sentences
"The schlock film was filled with clichés and bad acting."
"She dismissed the schlock advertisement as unworthy of her time."
"They sold schlock gadgets that broke after one use."