hokier

/ˈhoʊkiər/
adjective
  1. More overly sentimental, corny, or artificial in a way that seems false or exaggerated.
    • The sequel's plot was even hokier than the original movie.
    • His speech got hokier as he tried to win over the crowd with fake emotion.
    • I find those greeting card poems hokier than a country fair.
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