kitsh

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Pronunciations

kitsh (KIHTSH) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. Kitsch; gaudy, tacky, in bad taste (typically of art or decoration).

Example Sentences

  • "This corresponds with the results of a conversation I had with Dave Gordis when he was here, where we agreed that such an activity is just a little too touristy and maybe even a little bit 'kitsh'." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • קיטש kitsh

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      kitsch, kich, kitch

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