Pronunciation: /ʃlɑk/
noun cheap or inferior goods or material; trash or junk
A1 I watched a schlock movie last night.
A2 The store was selling schlock merchandise at discounted prices.
B1 The novel was criticized for its schlock writing style.
B2 The director's latest film was considered schlock by many critics.
C1 Despite its schlock reputation, the TV show has a loyal fan base.
C2 The artist's work was dismissed as schlock by the art community.
verb None
A1 I schlock together a makeshift Halloween costume out of old clothes.
A2 She schlocks up her hair in a messy bun before heading out.
B1 The artist schlocks various materials together to create a unique sculpture.
B2 The chef schlocks together a delicious meal using leftover ingredients.
C1 The director schlocks a low-budget film that becomes a cult classic.
C2 Despite the negative reviews, the author continues to schlock out bestsellers.
adjective None
A1 The schlock movie was so bad that it made me laugh.
A2 The tourist bought a schlock souvenir from the gift shop.
B1 The store sells schlock merchandise that is cheaply made.
B2 The hotel room was decorated with schlock artwork that clashed with the modern design.
C1 The director's latest film was criticized for its schlock special effects.
C2 Despite its schlock reputation, the restaurant has a loyal following of customers.
adverb None
A1 The movie was schlockily made, but it was still entertaining.
A2 She decorated her room with schlocky posters and trinkets.
B1 The book was filled with schlocky dialogue and cliches.
B2 The restaurant's decor was schlocky, but the food was surprisingly good.
C1 Despite its schlocky appearance, the product was well-made and durable.
C2 The director intentionally added schlocky elements to the film for a campy effect.
pronoun None
A1 I bought some schlock at the dollar store.
A2 She always wears schlock jewelry.
B1 The movie was full of schlock, but I still enjoyed it.
B2 The art exhibit featured a mix of high-quality pieces and schlock.
C1 Despite its reputation for schlock, the restaurant actually serves delicious food.
C2 Critics dismissed the film as schlock, but it became a cult classic.
preposition None
A1 I bought a schlock of bread at the bakery.
A2 She found a schlock of vintage clothes at the thrift store.
B1 The flea market was full of schlock jewelry.
B2 The tourist shop was filled with schlock souvenirs.
C1 The movie was full of schlock special effects.
C2 The art gallery had a section dedicated to schlock paintings.
conjunction None
A1 I don't like schlock movies, they are not interesting to me.
A2 She watched a schlock horror film last night and couldn't sleep afterwards.
B1 The movie was full of schlock, but I still enjoyed it for its cheesy charm.
B2 Despite its schlocky special effects, the film still managed to be a box office hit.
C1 The director's use of schlock in his films is intentional, adding a unique flair to his work.
C2 While some critics dismiss his work as schlock, others appreciate the campy nostalgia it evokes.
interjection None
A1 Schlock! I dropped my pencil.
A2 Schlock! That movie was terrible.
B1 Schlock! I can't believe I forgot my keys.
B2 Schlock! This restaurant serves the worst food.
C1 Schlock! The quality of this product is unacceptable.
C2 Schlock! I demand a refund for this shoddy workmanship.
article None
A1 I watched a schlock movie last night. It was really bad.
A2 The store was selling schlock merchandise at discounted prices.
B1 The tourist shop was full of schlock souvenirs that were overpriced.
B2 The art gallery featured some schlock paintings that were not well-received by critics.
C1 The director was known for producing schlock films that appealed to a niche audience.
C2 Despite the film's schlocky reputation, it gained a cult following over the years.
formal The film was criticized for its excessive use of schlock in the special effects.
informal That movie was just full of schlock, it was so cheesy.
slang I can't believe you bought that cheap schlock from the dollar store.
figurative The artist's work was dismissed as schlock by the critics.
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