Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hokey

Adjective
/ˈhoʊ.ki/
Definition
Informal or insincere; lacking in authenticity.
Examples
  • His speech was so hokey that I couldn’t take him seriously.
  • That movie was fun but filled with hokey clichés.
Meaning
Used to describe something that feels phony, cheesy, or overly sentimental.
Synonyms
  • Cheesy
  • Silly
  • Insincere
  • Fake
  • Contrived