ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Schlocky

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʃlɑki/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Schlocky is an adjective meaning Of inferior quality, cheap.

Meaning

Of inferior quality, cheap.

More Meanings

  1. Tacky, of tasteless appearance.

Example Sentences

Moreover, Drive Angry offers evidence that Cage hasn't recently been one-note in his performances so much as in his choice of schlocky material.
The psychological twists are much more effective than the schlocky and obvious jump scares, with Rodgers’ dexterous, multifaceted performance a particular highlight.
But España's schlockier, more commercial fare has been unapologetically added this time around—including Day of the Beast (above), about a priest who hooks up with a heavy-metal-head in order to prevent the imminent arrival of the Antichrist.

Word Forms

Synonyms for schlocky

Depending on context, synonyms include lousy, shoddy, affordable, inexpensive, ass, bad.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include low-rent, cheap, low-quality, poor, cheesy, trashy.

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