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Definition of cheesy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cheesy

adjective
 
/ˈtʃiːzi/
 
/ˈtʃiːzi/
(comparative cheesier, superlative cheesiest)
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  1. (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.
  2. (informal) too emotional or romantic, in a way that is embarrassing
    • a cheesy love song
    • a cheesy romance novel
  3. (of a smile) done in an exaggerated and probably not sincere way
    • She had a cheesy grin on her face.
  4. smelling or tasting of cheeseTopics Cooking and eatingb2
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