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adjective • Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality • Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental | ||||||||
| 24% | 10 | In a way that is contrived or put-on | ||||||
adverb • in an affected manner | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | Exaggerated or contrived behavior | ||||||
noun • the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others) • a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display | ||||||||
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HOKIER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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