kitsch [ kich ]
noun
1. something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste.
OTHER WORDS FROM KITSCH
kitsch·y, adjective
WORDS RELATED TO KITSCH
camp, clinquant, gimcrack, corny, affected, artificial, mod, posturing, ostentatious, tacky, gimmicky
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Origin: 1925–30; < German, derivative of kitschen to throw together (a work of art)
EXAMPLE SENTENCES FROM THE WEB FOR KITSCH
In a show with no shortage of great performances, Kitsch stood out.
ALRIGHT ‘TRUE DETECTIVE,’ YOU GOT ME: TAYLOR KITSCH IS A WOMAN’S MAN|TEO BUGBEE|NOVEMBER 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Beast spoke with Kitsch about his exciting new role, the idiocy of gay-bashing, and much more.
TAYLOR KITSCH ON ‘THE NORMAL HEART,’ HOMOPHOBIC RIGHT-WINGERS, AND GAYS IN THE MILITARY|MARLOW STERN|MAY 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We already knew Florida was the capital of kitsch, but the Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show just outside Tampa takes it to a new level.
THE WORLD’S CRAZIEST UNDERWATER ADVENTURES|NINA STROCHLIC|MAY 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, Kitsch returned to Vancouver with his head between his legs.
‘LONE SURVIVOR’ TAYLOR KITSCH’S JOURNEY FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOLLYWOOD STARDOM|MARLOW STERN|DECEMBER 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Kitsch began his stint on Friday Night Lights in 2006, and immediately became a fan favorite.
‘LONE SURVIVOR’ TAYLOR KITSCH’S JOURNEY FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOLLYWOOD STARDOM|MARLOW STERN|DECEMBER 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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