Cheesy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cheesy is an adjective meaning Of or relating to cheese.
Meaning
Of or relating to cheese.
More Meanings
- Resembling or containing cheese.
- (informal) Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.
- (informal) Cheap, of poor quality.
- Exaggerated and likely to be forced or insincere. (of a smile or grin)
- (gaming) Constituting or involving a technique considered unsporting or inelegant.
Example Sentences
a cheesy flavor; cheesy nachos
I like pizzas with a cheesy crust.
Near-synonym: cheesen (“made of cheese”)
This sandwich is full of cheesy goodness.
Word Forms
- cheesier
- cheesiest
- cheesey
Synonyms for cheesy
Depending on context, synonyms include caseic, cheeselike, cheesen, cheeseball, corny, tacky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tinny, chintzy, punk, crummy, sleazy, inferior.
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