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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This cheesy casserole brings together sour cream, hashbrowns, cream-base can of soup, and Cheddar cheese into one crowd-worthy recipe.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
In this viral Chicken Soup Salad, the nutritional yeast lends subtle cheesy quality, and the aromatic veggie blend and herbs help this creamy chicken salad taste surprisingly similar to the comfort food soup that inspired it.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The only thing cheesier than the freebies were Durant’s sell jobs on shooting fouls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Be sure to order one with the decadent pommes aligot (cheesy mashed potatoes).
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
In this viral Chicken Soup Salad, the nutritional yeast lends subtle cheesy quality, and the aromatic veggie blend and herbs help this creamy chicken salad taste surprisingly similar to the comfort food soup that inspired it.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The only thing cheesier than the freebies were Durant’s sell jobs on shooting fouls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Be sure to order one with the decadent pommes aligot (cheesy mashed potatoes).
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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cheesy
adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness
noun
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