Hokiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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hokiest
[ ˈhoʊkiəst ]
informal usage
Hokiest refers to something that is overly sentimental, corny, or tacky, often to the point of being ridiculous. It describes things that are exaggeratedly emotional or cliché, often in a way that lacks authenticity or depth.
Synonyms
cheesy, corny, platitudinous, tacky.
Examples of usage
- That movie was so hokiest, it made me cringe.
- I can't believe you bought those hokiest decorations for the party.
- His speech was filled with hokiest phrases that felt insincere.
Translations
Translations of the word "hokiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ridículo
🇮🇳 अजीब
🇩🇪 lächerlich
🇮🇩 konyol
🇺🇦 смішний
🇵🇱 śmieszny
🇯🇵 ばかげた
🇫🇷 ridicule
🇪🇸 ridículo
🇹🇷 saçma
🇰🇷 어리석은
🇸🇦 سخيف
🇨🇿 směšný
🇸🇰 smiešny
🇨🇳 可笑的
🇸🇮 smešen
🇮🇸 fáránlegur
🇰🇿 түсініксіз
🇬🇪 ბანალური
🇦🇿 gülünc
🇲🇽 ridículo
Etymology
The term 'hokey' has its origins in American slang, first used in the early 20th century, particularly around the 1920s. It is thought to have derived from the word 'hokum,' which is also slang for a type of exaggerated or contrived performance, usually associated with melodramatic storytelling or humor. 'Hokey' evolved to describe anything that is considered overly sentimental or lacking in sophistication, and the superlative form 'hokiest' naturally followed. The term became especially popular in mid-20th century vernacular to denote something that was considered lowbrow or excessively sentimental. Over time, 'hokiest' has been used increasingly in popular culture, often in reference to films, music, and television shows that are perceived as lacking substance or genuine emotion, making it a common descriptor in critiques of art and media.