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Schlock
SHLOCK • Noun
שלאַק
Snappy Essence
Cheap, poorly made, trashy, or second-rate merchandise.
Nuance
Products that break forty seconds after you open them. It has zero craftsmanship, zero design integrity, and is sold purely to extract quick dollars from unsuspecting buyers.
Pro-Pronunciation Tip
Rhymes perfectly with 'block' or 'lock'. Spit it out with a slight curl of your lip to convey consumer disgust.
Examples in the wild
Classic
"Don't buy those discount umbrellas from the street vendor—they're pure schlock."
Modern Yinglish
"The new smart-home accessory we bought online turned out to be cheap plastic schlock that won't even connect to Wi-Fi."
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