Complete Definition of "hokey"

English

Adjective
en-adj|hokier|hokiest

  1. 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.

  1. 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

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