cheesy
of or like cheese: a cheesy aroma; a cheesy taste.
Slang. inferior or cheap; chintzy: The movie's special effects are cheesy and unconvincing.
Origin of cheesy
1Other words from cheesy
- chees·i·ly, adverb
- chees·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby cheesy
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How to use cheesy in a sentence
Before the pandemic, if a Tinder match wrote to her with just a simple “hey” or a cheesy pickup line, she’d respond.
If you’re relying on an AI filter to bust out the cheesy grins, something’s gone very wrong.
How to use advanced editing tools without ruining your photos | Harry Guinness | January 27, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHoliday pop-up bars, with their cheesy decor, novelty drinks and singalong soundtracks, provide a sense of warmth and coziness in a season that’s both joyful and stressful.
Savor the spirits of the season at these outdoor holiday-themed bars | Fritz Hahn | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostWhile fun, the movie features bouts of cheesy dialog that may be off-putting to some viewers.
A documentary and a Bollywood film highlight two disparate paths in mathematics | Emily Conover | October 15, 2020 | Science NewsThat’s how we got stuck with somewhat cheesy names for certain fundamental particles, such as “charm” and “strange” quarks, for example.
‘The End of Everything’ explores the ways the universe could perish | Emily Conover | August 4, 2020 | Science News
It's cheesy and ludicrous and, therefore, delightful; it's the reading equivalent of hate-watching.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was grabbing my hips and he was pouring with perspiration and he had this cheesy smile.
Even on Beetlejuice, we were doing just really cheesy effects.
Tim Burton Talks ‘Big Eyes,’ His Taste For the Macabre, and the ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel | Marlow Stern | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOur hopes have gotten so cheesy that even the cheese is ersatz.
A cheesy slice of heaven tastes great, but how does it feel?
It is said to be very agreeable in flavor, but it must contain more cheesy matter than the butter from ordinary cream.
Domestic Animals | Richard L. Allencheesy is the best fellow in the world in some respects, but he cannot bring himself to speak well of a fellow behind his back.
Can You Forgive Her? | Anthony TrollopeThe contents, a cheesy-looking mass, may commonly be pressed out without difficulty.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonThey themselves were covered with the cheesy substance typical of canker, and they bled on friction.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksChew a cheesy midnight "rabbit" And a grave you'll soon inhabit—Ah, to eat at all is such a foolish game.
The Book of Humorous Verse | Various
British Dictionary definitions for cheesy
/ (ˈtʃiːzɪ) /
like cheese in flavour, smell, or consistency
informal (of a smile) broad but possibly insincere: a big cheesy grin
informal banal or trite; in poor taste
Derived forms of cheesy
- cheesiness, noun
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