1
: something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality
2
: a tacky or lowbrow quality or condition
teetering on the brink of kitsch—
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Kitsch is an early 20th-century borrowing from German, and it refers to things in the realm of popular culture that are tacky, like car mirror dice, plastic flamingos, and dashboard hula dancers.
Examples of kitsch in a Sentence
The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.
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Seemingly on the arm of every industry insider these past few fashion months, the Rodeo is minimalist by design, but has ample opportunity for kitsch and playfulness.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
But for those who want to experience the best of Palm Springs with all of the luxury and none of the kitsch, there isn't a better place to stay than the Kimpton Rowan.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.
—Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Utilitarian garb and fair isle flair take on a touch of camp with nautical kitsch, from crustacean creations for your home to jewelry and bag charms that can only be described as fin-flippin’ fantastic.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
But for those who want to experience the best of Palm Springs with all of the luxury and none of the kitsch, there isn't a better place to stay than the Kimpton Rowan.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.
—Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Utilitarian garb and fair isle flair take on a touch of camp with nautical kitsch, from crustacean creations for your home to jewelry and bag charms that can only be described as fin-flippin’ fantastic.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Kitsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitsch. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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