Meaning of the word schlock in English

What does schlock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

schlock

US /ʃlɑːk/
UK /ʃlɒk/

Noun

cheap, shoddy, or inferior goods or material; trash

Example:
The store was full of tourist schlock.
I can't believe you bought that piece of schlock.

Adjective

of poor quality; cheap and shoddy

Example:
The movie was pure Hollywood schlock.
They sell a lot of schlock merchandise.