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cheesy
01
resembling cheese in taste or smell
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
cheesiest
Comparative
cheesier
gradable
Examples
The cheesy cardboard packaging tore apart when handled.
03
overdramatic, clichéd, or excessively sentimental
Slang
What does "cheesy" mean in style and expression slang?
The term "cheesy" describes something that is overly sentimental, clichéd, or excessively dramatic in a way that feels artificial or unoriginal. The structure is an informal adjective whose exact origin is uncertain, but it is widely used to critique content that relies on obvious or tired emotional or aesthetic tropes. It is commonly applied to jokes, dialogue, music, or behavior that feels forced or lacking authenticity.
Examples
That rom-com was so cheesy, I could n't stop laughing.
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