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hokey

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "hokey" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
1syllable

hokey

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, hokey is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofhokey

1adjective
  • Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality

    Example: "I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging."

  • Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental

    Synonyms: cheesy, kitschy

    Example: "Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat, she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag."

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