English
Adjective
en-adj|hokier|hokiest
- US of obviously flimsy credibility or quality
#:* When asked for his book report, Chad came up a series of hokier and hokier excuses, until he finally admitted that he hadn't done it all.
#:* I thought the bargain priced windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging, but when they flew off the end of the wiper during a rainstorm, I knew for sure.
- US overly or unbelievable|unbelievably sentimental
#:* Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat, as Pat always chose hokey romantic comedies that made Terry want to gag.
Translations
French: bidon, cucul la praline
See also
cheesy
ku:hokey
ru:hokey
zh:hokey
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