Meaning & Definition of word "Hokey"
Hokey
/ˈhoʊki/
adjective:
- 1. Silly, contrived, or lacking in seriousness; overly sentimental or pretentious.
- Example: The movie was filled with hokey dialogue that made it hard to take the plot seriously.
- 2. Tasteless or artificial; lacking depth or authenticity.
- Example: The restaurant's decor was a bit hokey, with plastic plants and faux antiques everywhere.
- 3. Not genuine; insincere.
- Example: His hokey performance felt rehearsed and unconvincing during the heartfelt scene.
Etymology
●Origin unknown, possibly from hokey-pokey, referring to something that is not genuine.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hokey pokey:
A children's game or dance, also refers to something nonsensical or silly.
it's all hokey:
Referring to something as being phony or insincere.
Related Words
corny:
Overly sentimental or unsophisticated.
kitschy:
Art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in a somewhat ironic way.
Slang Meanings of hokey
Meaning: Used to describe something as over-the-top or exaggerated.
● Example Sentence: That advertisement was so hokey, with all the cheesy effects.
Meaning: Refers to behavior that is overly sentimental or false.
● Example Sentence: She always puts on this hokey act when she's trying to impress someone.