Spanish Word of the Day: Cursi

“Cursi” is a Spanish adjective used to describe something or someone as kitsch, corny, or cheesy, with a negative connotation. Originating in the early 19th century, the word may come from the exaggerated fashion style of the Sicur sisters in Cádiz or from the calligraphy style of cursive. Similar to words like hortera or cutre, cursi denotes something mawkishly tacky, such as a room fully decorated in pink or over-the-top romantic gestures, reflecting pretentiousness or bad taste in Spanish culture.

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