Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shlocky
Adjective
/ˈʃlɒki/
Definition
Of poor quality; low-grade or cheap; often used to describe something that is considered tacky or overly sentimental.
Examples
- The film was a shlocky romance that failed to impress any critics.
- He didn’t want to wear that shlocky costume to the party; he preferred something more stylish.
- Despite its shlocky appearance, the product actually worked surprisingly well.
Meaning
Shlocky refers to something that lacks quality and authenticity, often producing a sense of superficiality or insincerity.
Synonyms
- Cheap
- Tacky
- Inferior
- Shoddy
- Gaudy
