hokum
/ˈhoʊkəm/
noun
- Nonsense, claptrap, or something that is obviously false or exaggerated, especially in a theatrical or political context.
- Don't believe that hokum about the product curing all diseases.
- The movie was entertaining, but the plot was pure hokum.
- The politician's speech was full of hokum and empty promises.
- Sentimental or melodramatic material in a play, movie, or performance; corniness.
- The play relied too much on hokum to get emotional reactions from the audience.
- Old-time radio shows were often filled with hokum and simple jokes.
- The director added a bit of hokum to make the story more heartwarming.