hokey

1. (US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.Examples: "When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses."; "I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging."UScolloquial

2. (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.Examples: "Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat; she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag."; "After the chant, we bowed our heads and closed our eyes, as Bob administered the recitation, part prayer and part affirmation—an ever-changing hokey thing that he improvised on the spot."Synonyms: cheesy, kitschyUScolloquial