KITSCH

kitsch

(noun) excessively garish or sentimental art; usually considered in bad taste

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

kitsch (usually uncountable, plural kitsches)

Art, decorative objects and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.

Synonyms

• camp

Adjective

kitsch (comparative kitscher or more kitsch, superlative kitschest or most kitsch)

Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Usage notes

• Although the forms kitscher and kitschest are attested, those formed on kitschy are more common, particularly for the comparative.

Synonyms

• corny

Anagrams

• schtik, shtick, skitch, thicks

Source: Wiktionary

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