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

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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The holiday season often sees families gather around the TV set, whether to bask in the glow of a digital yule log or watch cheesy movies like Hot Frosty. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024 Examples are the chicken dumpling, cheesy broccoli, cream of mushroom and loaded potato. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 Grab some eggnog and queue up your favorite cheesy Christmas flick. Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024 The casserole combines the best of a soft, tender, luscious baked potato with the unique satisfaction of a crispy, cheesy crust on top. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheesy 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesy was in the 14th century

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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cheesy

adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness noun

Medical Definition

cheesy

adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
: resembling cheese in consistency
cheesy lesions
a cheesy discharge

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