cheesy

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created by calypso
(thing) by nmx (6.4 mon) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Jan 27 2001 at 11:47:50

In the literal sense, something that's cheesy is something with a cheese-like flavor, such as Cheez-It's, Smartfood Popcorn (drool) and Cheetos.

However, at least in the US, it has an idiomatic meaning as well. If something is cheesy, it is lame, corny or half-assed.

Examples of cheesy things include:

etc...

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) 1 C! Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:27:15

Chees"y (?), a.

Having the nature, qualities, taste, form, consistency, or appearance of cheese.

 

© Webster 1913.

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