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Is schlock a Yiddish?

‘Schlock’ is a Yiddish word, which probably comes from a German word meaning ‘a blow’.

What is schlocky in English?

cheap or low in quality
cheap or low in quality: a schlocky TV drama. See. schlock.

What is a shlock?

Noun. 1. shlock – merchandise that is shoddy or inferior. dreck, schlock. merchandise, product, ware – commodities offered for sale; “good business depends on having good merchandise”; “that store offers a variety of products”

Is Schlook a word?

Terra in Gillespie, Wisconsin, says her family uses the word schlook to mean a tiny amount of liquid, as in just a schlook of milk. It’s from the German noun Schluck, which means “a swallow” or, informally, “a good drop of drink.” This is part of a complete episode.

What is the meaning dreck?

: something that is of very bad quality : trash or rubbish. See the full definition for dreck in the English Language Learners Dictionary.

What is a schlock house?

shlŏk. The definition of a schlock is something that is cheap or of very low quality. An example of shlock is a room full of very poorly made furniture. noun.

What means campy?

: in the style of camp : absurdly exaggerated, artificial, or affected in a usually humorous way campy horror movies campy humor Witnessing their synchronized routine, he almost expects them to break into some campy chorus line from one of the seedier nightclubs.—

What is apoplectic stroke?

Apoplexy refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Such symptoms occur due to bleeding into the brain. It can also occur by a blood clot in a brain blood vessel. Conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or stroke are sometimes called apoplexy.

What’s another word for campy?

What is another word for campy?

theatrical affected
stagy stilted
dramatic histrionic
actorly mannered
ostentatious hammy

What do kitschy mean?

kitsch \KITCH\ noun. 1 : something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality. 2 : a tacky or lowbrow quality or condition.