hoke
word
Definition
To make something seem more sentimental or dramatic than it really is, often in a fake, exaggerated, or insincere way.
Usage & Nuances
'Hoke' is informal, mostly used in U.S. English, and often appears in phrases like 'hoke it up.' It's typically negative, suggesting something is made fake or cheesy for effect. Rare outside of entertainment/talk about performances.
Spanish: fingir - embellecer (de forma exagerada)Portuguese (BR): fingir - exagerar (de forma teatral)Portuguese (PT): fingir - exagerar (de forma teatral)Chinese (Simplified): 装腔作势 - 夸张（表演等）Chinese (Traditional): 裝腔作勢 - 誇張（表演等）Hindi: नकलीपन करना - ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा नाटकीय बनानाArabic: يتصنع - يبالغ (بطريقة مسرحية)
Example Sentences
Don't hoke your speech with fake emotions.
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The movie tried to hoke up the ending.
basic
You shouldn't hoke your resume with things you didn't do.
basic
He always tries to hoke it up for the camera, but it just looks silly.
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That speech was good, but I wish he didn't hoke it up so much.
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They asked him to stop trying to hoke the performance and just be real.
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