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English

Etymology
From German Kitsch, from kitschen �to coat, to smear (dialectal)�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/kɪt�/, SAMPA|/kItS/, enPR|kĭch
rhymes|ɪt�

Noun
kitsch (uncountable)

1. Art, decorative objects and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Translations

Italian: kitsch
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Spanish: kitsch m

Adjective
kitsch (comparative more kitscher, superlative most kitschest)

1. Of art, decor, etc, of the nature of kitsch; of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Translations

Spanish: kitsch
mid

See also
w:kitsch|Wikipedia article on kitsch

Swedish

Pronunciation
Wiktionary:Swedish pronunciation|Pronunciation: IPAchar|/kɪtɧ/

Noun
kitsch c uncountable

1. kitsch

#: Min mosters handmålade madonnastaty i elfenben är ren kitsch.
#: �My aunt�s hand painted ivory Madonna statue is pure kitsch.�

Derived terms
kitschig

Category:Swedish nouns

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