"Hallmarkish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Hallmarkish [comparative], most Hallmarkish [superlative]
Etymology: From Hallmark Cards, the greeting card company + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ish}} + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Hallmarkish (comparative more Hallmarkish, superlative most Hallmarkish)
  1. (rare, informal, derogatory) Expressing sentiment in a way that is oversweet and insincere; schmaltzy. Tags: derogatory, informal, rare Synonyms: Hallmarky
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