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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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The result is an easy, cheesy casserole that all comes together in a Dutch oven.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
The five-star reviews are reason enough to try this extra cheesy recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The pizza is the perfect balance of hot, cheesy and crunchy.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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