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hokey

adjective

Meaning

  1. adjectivePhony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.

    Example: When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses.

  2. adjectiveCorny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.

    Example: Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat; she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag.

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Vowels: 2 · Different letters: 5 · Repeated letters: None