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