Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheesy
adjective
/ˈtʃiː.zi/
Definition
Having the qualities of cheese; often used to describe something that is overly sentimental or cheaply made.
Examples
- That movie was so cheesy, I couldn’t stop laughing.
- He wore a cheesy grin throughout the entire conversation.
- The decorations for the party felt a bit cheesy for my taste.
Meaning
The term ‘cheesy’ can refer to actual cheese or describe something as being tacky or corny in a way that lacks sophistication.
Synonyms
- tacky
- corny
- clunky
- trite
- vendor
