Hokier: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฆโโ๏ธ
hokier
[ หhoสkiษr ]
informal usage
The term 'hokier' is an informal comparative adjective derived from the word 'hokey', which describes something as overly sentimental or corny. It is often used to describe things that are kitschy or have a contrived quality. Additionally, 'hokier' can imply something that lacks authenticity or sophistication, often in a humorous or dismissive manner. It is generally used in a colloquial context to express a negative opinion about a situation or creative work that feels forced or overly dramatic.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The movie was hokier than I expected.
- His speech was a bit hokier than usual.
- This decoration looks even hokier in person.
Translations
Translations of the word "hokier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hokier
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช hokier
๐ฎ๐ฉ hokier
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพะบัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ hokier
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใจใซ
๐ซ๐ท hokier
๐ช๐ธ hokier
๐น๐ท hokier
๐ฐ๐ท ํธํค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ hokier
๐ธ๐ฐ hokier
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅบๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ hokier
๐ฎ๐ธ hokier
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพะบัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hokier
๐ฒ๐ฝ hokier
Etymology
The word 'hokey' itself originated in the early 20th century, derived from the 19th-century term 'hoke', which originally referred to nonsense or foolishness. 'Hokey' started to gain traction as a term that described something that was overly sentimental or contrived, and by the 1950s, it was widely used in American colloquial speech to denote anything perceived as cheesy or lacking in authenticity. The comparative form 'hokier' likely emerged as a natural extension of the adjective, allowing speakers to compare degrees of 'hokiness' in various contexts. 'Hokey' has often been used in entertainment, especially related to films, music, and performances that are perceived as lacking depth or sophistication. Over the years, 'hokier' has found its place in informal discussions, such as social media, where people critique trends or media that evoke a sense of exaggerated sentimentality.