1. the quality or state of being hokey; excessive sentimentality, corniness, or contrived artificiality.
Usage: informal; uncountable

Examples

• The movie's hokiness was evident in its over-the-top dialogue and predictable plot.
• Despite the hokiness of the script, the actors delivered surprisingly genuine performances.
• The band's hokiness—complete with matching outfits and choreographed moves—appealed to their young fans.
• Critics dismissed the film for its hokiness and lack of originality.
• There's a certain charm to the hokiness of 1980s music videos.
• The hokiness of the greeting card's message made her laugh rather than feel touched.