What does hokey mean?
Hokey means (US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality..
Hokey
/ˈhəʊki/ · adjective
Meaning
(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality..
Definitions by Sense
- (US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
- (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.
Example Sentences
When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses.
I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging.
Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat; she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag.
After the chant, we bowed our heads and closed our eyes, as Bob administered the recitation, part prayer and part affirmation—an ever-changing hokey thing that he improvised on the spot.
Synonyms for hokey
Antonyms for hokey
Related Words
Word Forms
- hokier
- hokiest
- hokie
- hoaky
- hoky
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hokey?
Common synonyms include cheesy, kitschy, schmaltzy, bathetic.
What is the opposite of hokey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hokey in a sentence?
When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses.
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