Definitions
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- adjective rare, informal, derogatory Expressing
sentiment in a way that seemsoversweet andinsincere ;schmaltzy .
Etymologies
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From Hallmark Cards, the greeting card company, and -ish.
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Potential readers should not be deterred by the vaguely Hallmarkish cover — and subtitle — of this book, both of which may be blamed on the publisher.
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Potential readers should not be deterred by the vaguely Hallmarkish cover — and subtitle — of this book, both of which may be blamed on the publisher.
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Potential readers should not be deterred by the vaguely Hallmarkish cover — and subtitle — of this book, both of which may be blamed on the publisher.
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Potential readers should not be deterred by the vaguely Hallmarkish cover-and subtitle-of this book, both of which may be blamed on the publisher.
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