Schlockiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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schlockiest

 

[ ˈʃlɑːk.i.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality assessment

The term 'schlockiest' refers to something that is of the poorest quality, often lacking in authenticity or value. It is used to describe works, especially in entertainment, that are considered cheap, low-grade, or made with little effort or care. Typically, it conveys a sense of disdain or disappointment about the quality of an object or production. The word is often used in a derogatory manner, indicating that the subject fails to meet acceptable standards of quality or taste.

Synonyms

cheap, inferior, shoddy, substandard, tacky.

Examples of usage

  • That movie was the schlockiest I’ve ever seen.
  • His novel is filled with schlockiest clichés.
  • The schlockiest products often flood the market during holidays.

Translations

Translations of the word "schlockiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais barato

🇮🇳 सबसे सस्ता

🇩🇪 am billigsten

🇮🇩 paling murahan

🇺🇦 найдешевший

🇵🇱 najtańszy

🇯🇵 最も安い

🇫🇷 le moins cher

🇪🇸 el más barato

🇹🇷 en ucuz

🇰🇷 가장 저렴한

🇸🇦 الأرخص

🇨🇿 nejlevnější

🇸🇰 najlacnejší

🇨🇳 最便宜的

🇸🇮 najcenejši

🇮🇸 ódýrasti

🇰🇿 ең арзан

🇬🇪 ყველაზე იაფი

🇦🇿 ən ucuz

🇲🇽 el más barato

Etymology

The word 'schlock' is believed to have originated from Yiddish, where 'shlak' literally means 'slop' or 'rubbish'. The term evolved in American English, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, gaining popularity in the context of the entertainment industry to describe low-quality films and merchandise. The suffix '-iest' was then added to form 'schlockiest', indicating the superlative degree of schlock. This evolution reflects a cultural critique of mass production and commercialization, particularly in the arts, where the emphasis on profit can sometimes overshadow quality and originality. Over time, 'schlock' has been associated not just with poor quality, but also with a certain level of kitsch or camp, often embraced in ironic appreciation even as it remains fundamentally derogatory.