hokey

adjective2

1. •
   (US, informal) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.

   • When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses.
   • I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging.
2. •
   (US, informal) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.

   • Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat; she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag.