Schlocky

//ʃlɑki// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of inferior quality, cheap.
  2. 2
    Tacky, of tasteless appearance.

    "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."

Synonyms

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cornycrappocrummylow-qualitymeanrinky-dink

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From schlock + -y.

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