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
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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
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Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Blue: The different shapes that cheesy chips can come in.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For serious deer hunters, its an incredibly satisfying series in part because there is no cheesy music, no fake recreates, and no over-the top reaction.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2024
Get the Recipe 02 of 40 Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
No party is complete without some kind of gooey, cheesy dip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 8 Nov. 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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