Definition of Mawkish
Mawkish
mawk·ish
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(adjective)
excessively, childishly and/or feebly emotional or sentimental;
e.g. I'm forty years old: I don't have time for butterflies in my stomach and mawkish little love notes.
(adjective)
having a sickly, light, unpleasant flavor;
e.g. She gagged at the taste of the mawkish beer.
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