English Explanatory Dictionary

kitschy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪt͡ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kitschy.wav

Word forms

kitschy kitschier kitschiest

Etymology

From kitsch + -y. Compare German kitschig (“kitschy”).

Synonyms

corny kitsch schmaltzy bathetic cheesy drippy gooey hokey icky kitschy maudlin mawkish mushy overemotional oversentimental overwrought sappy sickly sweet slushy soppy soupy syrupy treacly

Derived words

kitschily kitschiness unkitschy
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