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Term: mockish

Definition:

adjective - characterized by artificial or insincere sentimentality; designed to mock or imitate something sentimental in an exaggerated or ridiculous manner.

Senses:

Sense 1:

adjective - describing something that is overly sentimental or maudlin in a way that appears fake or exaggerated.

Example sentence: The movie's ending was so mockish, with its overly emotional music and clichéd dialogue.

Sense 2:

adjective - referring to an imitation or parody of a sentimental style or behavior.

Example sentence: The comedian's mockish portrayal of a lovestruck teenager had the audience roaring with laughter.

Usage:

Popular usage: Mockish is commonly used to criticize or mock something that feels overly sentimental or insincere.

Local usage: In the local community, mockish may be used to describe a local event or performance that parodies sentimental traditions or behaviors.

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