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- [shlok]
- /ʃlɒk/
- /ʃlɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shlok]
- /ʃlɒk/
Definitions of schlock word
- adjective schlock Also, schlocky. cheap; trashy: a schlock store. 1
- noun schlock something of cheap or inferior quality; junk. 1
- noun schlock cheap and tacky merchandise 1
- uncountable noun schlock If you refer to films, pop songs, or books as schlock, you mean that they have no artistic or social value. 0
- noun schlock goods or produce of cheap or inferior quality; trash 0
- adjective schlock cheap, inferior, or trashy 0
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Origin of schlock
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; apparently < Yiddish shlak apoplectic stroke, evil, nuisance, wretch (compare Middle High German slac(g) blow; see slay); though development of E sense is unclear
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Parts of speech for Schlock
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schlock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
schlock usage trend in Literature
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