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cheesy

[ chee-zee ]

adjective

cheesier, cheesiest.
  1. of or like cheese:

    a cheesy aroma; a cheesy taste.

  2. Slang. inferior or cheap; chintzy:

    The movie's special effects are cheesy and unconvincing.



cheesy

/ ˈʃːɪ /

adjective

  1. like cheese in flavour, smell, or consistency
  2. informal.
    (of a smile) broad but possibly insincere

    a big cheesy grin

  3. informal.
    banal or trite; in poor taste
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • i· adverb
  • i·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of cheesy1

1350–1400; Middle English. See cheese 1, -y 1
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Example Sentences

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We know this is cheesy, but we choose to believe in it, to be moved by it.

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“I know it’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but it’s my guilty pleasure watch and I enjoy it, even though it’s sometimes really cheesy.”

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Also called — though a much more pedestrian name — “Parmesan crisps,” frico offers the perfect bite: crispy, salty, cheesy and deeply savory.

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I try and enforce the 3-Day Rule regarding leftovers, but neither of us tire of this creamy, cheesy, all-in-one to reheat at the end of a busy, chilly day.

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When it comes to the filling, I often lean cheesy, but you can also go heavy on vegetables, herbs, or even nuts.

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