: very silly, old-fashioned, or sentimental : corny. See the full definition for hokey in the English Language Learners Dictionary.
What does hokey mean in Spanish?
hokey
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| hokey adj | US, informal (corny, sentimental) | cursi adj mf |
| sentimentaloide adj mf | ||
| The actor’s performance was good, although the plot was a little hokey. |
Which word means about the same thing as trite?
Frequently Asked Questions About trite Some common synonyms of trite are hackneyed, stereotyped, and threadbare.
What is a neutered turkey called?
• Capon – Castrated male turkey. • Hen – Female turkey.
What does hokey mean in English?
Define hokey. hokey synonyms, hokey pronunciation, hokey translation, English dictionary definition of hokey. adj. hok·i·er , hok·i·est Slang 1. Mawkishly sentimental; corny. 2. Noticeably contrived; artificial. hok′i·ly adv. hok′i·ness , hok′ey·ness n.
What is the origin of the Hokie?
The Hokie was born some time in the 1890s when a student named O.M. Stull drafted a new fight song for the Virginia Tech athletic teams. The original song went like this:
What does Hokie mean in Virginia Tech?
Spelled with an “ie” at the end, a Hokie is the mascot of Virginia Tech, short for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. The Hokie Bird is a larger-than-life turkey often seen wandering the college campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Where does Hokie come from?
What is a Hokie dance?
No, a Hokie is not a dance you learned back in elementary school involving sticking bits of your body “in and out” (that’s the hokey-pokey). Spelled with an “ie” at the end, a Hokie is the mascot of Virginia Tech, short for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute.
