"schlocker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: schlockers [plural]
Etymology: schlock + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|schlock|er}} schlock + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} schlocker (plural schlockers)
  1. (informal) A schlocky film or other work. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-schlocker-en-noun-CrvUry0G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er

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