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cheesy
[ chee-zee ]
adjective
- of or like cheese:
a cheesy aroma; a cheesy taste.
- Slang. inferior or cheap; chintzy:
The movie's special effects are cheesy and unconvincing.
cheesy
/ ˈʃːɪ /
adjective
- like cheese in flavour, smell, or consistency
- informal.(of a smile) broad but possibly insincere
a big cheesy grin
- informal.banal or trite; in poor taste
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- i· adverb
- i·Ա noun
Example Sentences
The dish is all about contrast: toothsome pasta coated in a silky, starchy, creamy, cheesy sauce with a burst of lemon to cut through the richness.
“Yes Fund” is the cheesy name I made up for your spending money.
We know this is cheesy, but we choose to believe in it, to be moved by it.
“I know it’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but it’s my guilty pleasure watch and I enjoy it, even though it’s sometimes really cheesy.”
Also called — though a much more pedestrian name — “Parmesan crisps,” frico offers the perfect bite: crispy, salty, cheesy and deeply savory.
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