kitsch
Collocations
4ADJ.
turned, weird
KITSCH + NOUN
coconut, headwear, souvenir, tapestries
PREP.
from, out
ADV.
mechanically
Definitions
noun
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
Because it can be turned out mechanically, kitsch has become an integral part of our productive system in a way in which true culture could never be, except accidentally.
adj
Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
[…] a picture of lemur-eyed children of the sort one sees in the kitscher sort of Italian restaurant […]
Abe Lincoln, Paul Bunyan and kitsch souvenir coconut heads come across as icons of masculinity.
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6Because it can be turned out mechanically, kitsch has become an integral part of our productive system in a way in which true culture could never be, except accidentally.
Wiktionary[…] a picture of lemur-eyed children of the sort one sees in the kitscher sort of Italian restaurant […]
WiktionaryAbe Lincoln, Paul Bunyan and kitsch souvenir coconut heads come across as icons of masculinity.
WiktionaryI recognized her at once even though she wasn't wearing the tweed hunting outfit and the kitsch headwear.
WiktionarySal's Tomfoolery Shop has antiques, weird items, and kitsch.
Tatoeba · #8977700I feel no emotion from his kitsch tapestries.
Tatoeba · #12849656