|
|
Definition of Hokey
1. Adjective. Effusively or insincerely emotional. "Slushy poetry"
Exact synonyms: Bathetic, Drippy, Kitschy, Maudlin, Mawkish, Mushy, Schmaltzy, Schmalzy, Sentimental, Slushy, Soppy, Soupy
Similar to: Emotional
Derivative terms: Drippiness, Mawkishness, Mawkishness, Mushiness, Sentiment, Sentimentality
Similar to: Emotional
Derivative terms: Drippiness, Mawkishness, Mawkishness, Mushiness, Sentiment, Sentimentality
2. Adjective. Artificially formal. "When people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"
Definition of Hokey
1. false; contrived [adj HOKIER, HOKIEST] : HOKILY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hokey
Other Resources:
