kitsch
/ˈkɪtʃ/
art or objects considered to be in poor taste but amusing
kitsch in a sentence
“The gift shop sold kitsch souvenirs to tourists.”
Origin of kitsch
German kitschen to throw together, make cheap
Related Words
pastiche
an artistic work imitating the style of another
parody
an imitation of style with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
homage
something that shows respect or honor; a tribute
tableau
a picturesque grouping or scene
motif
a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic work
avant-garde
new and experimental ideas in art; innovative