hokey

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈhəʊki/

形容詞

アメリカ英語 口語

(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality. / (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.

日本語の意味

でっぴん切りな（見せかけだけの、信用に足らない様子） / 陳腐な、あまりにも感傷的な

英語の意味

(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality. / (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.

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The movie's hokey plot couldn't disguise its heartfelt message.

その映画の作り物めいた筋書きは、心温まるメッセージを隠しきれなかった。

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意味（1）

(US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.

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

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意味（2）

(US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.

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

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hokier （ comparative ）

hokiest （ superlative ）