Schlock
Noun
Items or productions that are of poor quality and lack artistic merit.
Many people consider that movie to be complete schlock.
Usage tips
Informal
low-quality products,cheap entertainment,poor storytelling
Noun
Cheap or gaudy merchandise that lacks quality and taste.
The market was full of schlock that no one wanted to buy.
Usage tips
Informal
cheap trinkets,tacky souvenirs,shoddy goods
Noun
Items or productions that are of poor quality and lack artistic merit.
Many people consider that movie to be complete schlock.
Usage tips
Informal
low-quality products,cheap entertainment,poor storytelling
Noun
Cheap or gaudy merchandise that lacks quality and taste.
The market was full of schlock that no one wanted to buy.
Usage tips
Informal
cheap trinkets,tacky souvenirs,shoddy goods
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Quality vs. Quantity
When discussing art, focus on quality rather than the sheer amount of produced works.
Many blockbusters are seen as schlock due to their formulaic nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Schlock in one culture may be considered a classic in another.
A film seen as schlock in the U.S. might be a beloved cult classic in another country.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Intent
Consider the creator's intent when labeling something as schlock.
What one critic calls schlock, a fan may view as a guilty pleasure.
Pro Tip 1/3Quality vs. Quantity
When discussing art, focus on quality rather than the sheer amount of produced works.
Many blockbusters are seen as schlock due to their formulaic nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Schlock in one culture may be considered a classic in another.
A film seen as schlock in the U.S. might be a beloved cult classic in another country.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Intent
Consider the creator's intent when labeling something as schlock.
What one critic calls schlock, a fan may view as a guilty pleasure.
Pro Tip 1/3Quality vs. Quantity
When discussing art, focus on quality rather than the sheer amount of produced works.
Many blockbusters are seen as schlock due to their formulaic nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Schlock in one culture may be considered a classic in another.
A film seen as schlock in the U.S. might be a beloved cult classic in another country.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Intent
Consider the creator's intent when labeling something as schlock.
What one critic calls schlock, a fan may view as a guilty pleasure.
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