kitsch

Definitions


[kɪtʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way
(e.g: the lava lamp is a bizarre example of sixties kitsch)


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Origin:
1920s: German


[kɪtʃ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in an ironic or knowing way
(e.g: the front room is stuffed with kitsch knick-knacks, little glass and gilt ornaments)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: German




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