Schlocky
Adjective
Of low quality or cheap; lacking authenticity or value.
The schlocky horror movie relied on cheap special effects to scare the audience.
Usage tips
Informal
schlocky film,schlocky romance,schlocky merchandise
Adjective
Of low quality or cheap; lacking authenticity or value.
The schlocky horror movie relied on cheap special effects to scare the audience.
Usage tips
Informal
schlocky film,schlocky romance,schlocky merchandise
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
In casual conversation, you might refer to a movie as 'schlocky' when discussing its lack of serious content or poor production quality.
That film was so schlocky, I couldn't take it seriously.
Pro Tip 2/3Value Judgments
Using 'schlocky' can imply personal bias against something perceived as low-quality or superficial.
That book is just a schlocky romance novel.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Be aware that 'schlocky' can also carry nostalgic value for some, often used humorously when discussing cult classics.
The schlocky films of the 80s are beloved by many.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
In casual conversation, you might refer to a movie as 'schlocky' when discussing its lack of serious content or poor production quality.
That film was so schlocky, I couldn't take it seriously.
Pro Tip 2/3Value Judgments
Using 'schlocky' can imply personal bias against something perceived as low-quality or superficial.
That book is just a schlocky romance novel.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Be aware that 'schlocky' can also carry nostalgic value for some, often used humorously when discussing cult classics.
The schlocky films of the 80s are beloved by many.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
In casual conversation, you might refer to a movie as 'schlocky' when discussing its lack of serious content or poor production quality.
That film was so schlocky, I couldn't take it seriously.
Pro Tip 2/3Value Judgments
Using 'schlocky' can imply personal bias against something perceived as low-quality or superficial.
That book is just a schlocky romance novel.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Be aware that 'schlocky' can also carry nostalgic value for some, often used humorously when discussing cult classics.
The schlocky films of the 80s are beloved by many.
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