First Known Use: 1925
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hoke
verb \ˈhōk\
hokedhok·ing
Definition of HOKE
transitive verb
: to give a contrived, falsely impressive, or hokey quality to —usually used with up <hoke up a movie with lots of action>
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Origin of HOKE
hokum
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