art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way

the lava lamp is a bizarre example of sixties kitsch

considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in an ironic or knowing way

the front room is stuffed with kitsch knick-knacks, little glass and gilt ornaments

she offers kitsch interpretations of classic British dress, including a range of tartan mini-kilts