Schlock

Word SCHLOCK
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ʃlɒk/

Definitions and meanings of "Schlock"

What do we mean by schlock?

Something, such as merchandise or literature, that is inferior or poorly made. noun

Of inferior quality; cheap or shoddy. adjective

Commodity that is shoddy or inferior. noun

Tasteless comedy horror movies or theatre designed to shock people. noun

Merchandise that is shoddy or inferior noun

Commodity that is shoddy or inferior.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Schlock

The word "schlock" in example sentences

The most apropos description of this cycle of inherent decrepitude is perhaps the Yiddish word schlock, meaning something "cheap, shoddy, or inferior." ❋ Unknown (2010)

LOL @ film snobs stumbling over themselves to completely dismiss it and come up with more and more obscure indie/arthouse schlock from the aughts. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sam Raimi has shown in previous films that he always knows better than to take his movies 'subject matter too seriously, and he continues the tradition here, though some of the schlock is too blatant. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Although I like his use of the word schlock house. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Brooks fancies himself a sociologist/psychologist and his pop schlock is all angst and anxiety. ❋ David (2006)

Blending what I read on the web and then TiVO’ing through the schlock is the way I enjoy it. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Too bad this movie couldn’t have been made in England like the Harry Potter movies to avoid all the schlock from the fashion and Hollywood communities. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I only wish we had more outlets for this type of film these days made by the same kind of schlock-meisters and starving creators with often bizarre ideas who made the originals. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I want to offer up the full text of the email just to shed light on the whole narcissism smear, to show what kind of schlock underpins it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

You expect this kind of schlock in January, but "Season of the Witch" isn't even bad in an enjoyable way. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The festival's program highlights the "schlock" nature of LaBruce's deliberate B-grade approach. ❋ Unknown (2010)

OK, so maybe it's wishful thinking to believe that Chris Rock is above this kind of schlock, but what about Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph and Maria Bello? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Festival organizers were clearly aware of what LaBruce had in mind, as the fest guide states the film "raises the stakes with LaBruce's infamous 'schlock' tactics -- promising plenty of wound-shagging and more penises than you can shake a stick at." ❋ Unknown (2010)

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