American slang for something that seems cool or rad (that everyone in society loved); but was really degenerate, lame and cheesy. Especially if it was the 1980s. Something very ersatz and cheap, pretty much. (of inferior quality)
(a sign of a degenerating and degrading western world, perhaps)
Basically: Skemp is usually trying to appear tough or bombastic; but being very pretentious and lame. (upon delivery)
Kinda like schlocky, but more of a degenerate and sickening way.
New Kids on the Block were so Skempy. Those kids were faggots and pretty boy douches. The Beastie Boys pissed all over their faces.
Latin, translation: "Thus always to tyrants", purportedly (but unlikely) uttered by Brutus at the assassination of Julius Caesar. The phrase is meant to signify that tyrants will always be overthrown and removed from power.
The other person who defined this just got it flat out wrong. Didn't think people could be that stupid.