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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Orange and blue bags that typically contain a cheesy snack were used to conceal about 40 pounds of methamphetamine, according to Indiana deputies. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025 From Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Loch Ness Monster, eBay is absolutely brimming with cheesy snacks shaped like all sorts of characters. Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Thirty years ago, Yum Brands’ Pizza Hut debuted the cheesy stuffed crust, marketing the launch with a television commercial starring Donald Trump. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025 These cheesy, horseradish potato poppers will steal the show. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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