cheesy
adjective/ˈtʃiːzi/
/ˈtʃiːzi/
(comparative cheesier, superlative cheesiest)
- (informal) not very good or original, and without style, in a way that is embarrassing but funny
- a cheesy horror movie
- That’s the cheesiest chat-up line I’ve ever heard.
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- (informal) too emotional or romantic, in a way that is embarrassing
- a cheesy love song
- a cheesy romance novel
- (of a smile) done in an exaggerated and probably not sincere way
- She had a cheesy grin on her face.
- smelling or tasting of cheeseTopics Cooking and eatingb2
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