Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shlock

Noun
/ʃlɒk/
Definition
Shlock refers to cheap or low-quality goods, often used to describe items lacking in value or worth.
Examples
  • The store was filled with shlock that nobody wanted to buy.
  • Many critics dismiss the film as mere shlock without any redeeming qualities.
  • At the flea market, you can find a lot of shlock among the antiques.
Meaning
It denotes something that is exaggeratedly inferior or subpar, typically in the context of merchandise or performances.
Synonyms
  • junk
  • rubbish
  • garbage
  • trash