1. of poor quality; cheap and inferior
Usage: informal; often used to describe entertainment or merchandise

Examples

• The movie was full of schlocky special effects that looked fake.
• She refused to buy the schlocky souvenirs at the tourist trap.
• The restaurant served schlocky food despite its fancy appearance.
• His schlocky horror films became cult classics over time.
• The store was filled with schlocky jewelry and plastic trinkets.
• Critics dismissed the play as schlocky melodrama.