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Kitsch: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Kitsch noun. Art or objects in gaudy, sentimental bad taste, sometimes enjoyed ironically.
How to say it
KITCH/ˈkɪtʃ/
1 syllable.
Kitsch in a sentence
Her flat is a shrine to seventies kitsch: lava lamps, flamingos and a gold telephone.
The seaside hotel's kitsch charm wins over even its snobbiest guests.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- tackiness
- schmaltz
- camp
Opposite:
- elegance
- good taste
Where kitsch comes from
German, used of trashy art in Munich in the 1870s; its earlier roots are unclear.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The seaside hotel's _____ charm wins over even its snobbiest guests.
- anacrusis
- palette
- kitsch
Show the answer
kitsch: The seaside hotel's kitsch charm wins over even its snobbiest guests.