hokey
adjective/ˈhəʊki/
/ˈhəʊki/
(North American English, informal)- expressing emotions in a way that seems exaggerated or silly
- They made us all sing some hokey song at the party.
Word Origin1940s: from hokum + -y.Want to learn more?
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