Kitschy Definition & Meaning

kitschy
adjective
  1. effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness"; "a schmaltzy song"; "sentimental soap operas"; "slushy poetry"

"Kitschy" in song lyrics

See how kitschy is used in real songs:

  • "Stay dry and kitschy"
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Usage tips for "kitschy"

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