Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mawk
verb
/mɔːk/
Definition
To be excessively sentimental or mawkish.
Examples
- She found the movie too mawk for her taste, filled with clichés and forced emotions.
- His mawk display of affection at the party made some guests uncomfortable.
Meaning
The term ‘mawk’ refers to showing too much emotion in a way that can be considered cloying or overly sentimental.
Synonyms
- Sentimental
- Mawkish
- Overemotional
- Touchy-feely
- Butterfly
