schmalzy

/ˈʃmɑːltsi/
adjective
  1. Sentimental or mawkish in an exaggerated or insincere way; excessively emotional or corny.
    • The restaurant played schmalzy love songs all evening.
    • The movie was too schmalzy for my taste, with a slow-motion hug at the end.
    • She wrote a schmalzy poem about her cat that made everyone laugh.
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