cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese especially in consistency or odor
b
: containing cheese
2
: shabby sense 3c, cheap
a cheesy movie
cheesy motels
cheesiness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of cheesy in a Sentence
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
Recent Examples on the Web
Shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses: Adds a gooey, cheesy texture and flavor to the casserole.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Zelda’s thick, cheesy pies are known for their crust.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
But despite its beloved status, the cheesy foodstuff is at the heart of a contentious cultural debate in a corner of the metal world.
—Tamlin Magee, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2024
Granville Pub must be doing something right with its French fries, including a starter size of cheesy fries topped with homemade queso and shredded cheese.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 11 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 15 of 40 Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
These cheesy little bites have just enough crunch thanks to phyllo pastry shells.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Drawing on the brand’s Spanish roots, a menu of tapas offers several trios of small bites, from cheesy croquettes to sandwiches and empanadas, as well as sweet treats like pastries and chocolate truffles.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
These crackers are made from nut and seed flours and have a cheesy taste.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
The page redirects to a lengthy video letter that splices together snippets of hardcore pornography with cheesy stock video footage.
—Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Zelda’s thick, cheesy pies are known for their crust.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
But despite its beloved status, the cheesy foodstuff is at the heart of a contentious cultural debate in a corner of the metal world.
—Tamlin Magee, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2024
Granville Pub must be doing something right with its French fries, including a starter size of cheesy fries topped with homemade queso and shredded cheese.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 11 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 15 of 40 Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
These cheesy little bites have just enough crunch thanks to phyllo pastry shells.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Drawing on the brand’s Spanish roots, a menu of tapas offers several trios of small bites, from cheesy croquettes to sandwiches and empanadas, as well as sweet treats like pastries and chocolate truffles.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
These crackers are made from nut and seed flours and have a cheesy taste.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
The page redirects to a lengthy video letter that splices together snippets of hardcore pornography with cheesy stock video footage.
—Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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cheesy
adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness
noun
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