Hokey (adjective)

Insincere or falsely sentimental; corny or trite; lacking in originality or authenticity.

Origin:

The origin of the word "hokey" is uncertain, it was first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. The movie's ending was too hokey for my taste.
2. The hokey love song made the audience roll their eyes.
3. The play was criticized for its hokey dialogue.
4. The hokey decorations looked cheap and tacky.
5. The hokey script left much to be desired.