1. verse that is poorly written, irregular in rhythm, or trivial in content
Usage: often derogatory

1. having the characteristics of doggerel; poorly written or irregular
Usage: literary criticism

Examples

• The greeting card contained simple doggerel about friendship.
• His doggerel verses made the audience laugh, though not intentionally.
• The poet dismissed the work as mere doggerel.
• She wrote doggerel rhymes for the school newsletter.
• The critic called the song lyrics doggerel poetry.
• Children often enjoy silly doggerel more than serious verse.