kitschy

American  

[kich-ee] / ˈkɪtʃ i /

adjective

1. tawdry or showy and usually appealing to popular or undiscriminating taste.

   The Old Town district is known for its kitschy souvenirs, artisanal greasy-spoon restaurants, and a complete lack of parking.

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Etymology

Origin of kitschy

First recorded in 1945–50; kitsch ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

We had tea at the Huntington before wandering through its gardens and buying each other kitschy socks at the gift shop.

From Los Angeles Times

“It feels retro without being kitschy,” said Jordan Egstad, creative director and co-designer of Instrument Serif, which was made for the design agency Instrument.

From The Wall Street Journal

From there, she suggests keeping things easy, kitschy and irresistibly snackable—“trash chic,” if you will.

From Salon

Stringer said he’s always had a handle on his illustration style — quaint, witty and a bit kitschy — but the distinctive look that his ceramics share also developed out of necessity.

From Los Angeles Times

The decor is funky and kitschy, yet classy; it’s magical.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• brilliant
• flashy
• garish
• jazzy
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• showy
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