gish

/ɡɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a fake or artificial quality, especially in a film, painting, or other work of art; a sham or imitation

“The special effects in the movie added a gishy quality to the explosion scene.”

2. verb

to make or create something artificially or falsely, especially in a film or other work of art

“The director was accused of gishing the plot to make it more exciting.”

Synonyms

  • falsity
  • imitation
  • sham

Antonyms

  • authenticity
  • reality