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What is "cheese"?
Cheese is a delicious food made from the curdled or coagulated milk of cows, goats, sheep, or other mammals. It comes in various textures, flavors, and forms, ranging from soft and creamy to hard and crumbly. Cheese can be enjoyed on its own, melted into dishes, or used as a topping or ingredient in a wide variety of recipes, including sandwiches, pasta dishes, and salads. It is a rich source of protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients, making it a popular and versatile food choice worldwide.
a cheap or exploitative tactic in a game
What does "cheese" mean in online gaming slang?
It is used to describe a cheap or exploitative tactic that wins with little skill or effort, such as spamming the same move or using a glitch. Players complain about cheese when a loss feels unfair or boring. The term originated in 1990s fighting and strategy game communities, where "cheesing" referred to low quality, hollow tactics.
used colloquially to encourage people to smile or pose for a photograph
wind onto a cheese
used in the imperative (get away, or stop it)
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