Cheesy
/ˈtʃiːzi/
Definitions
Having the taste, texture, or appearance of cheese; excessively sentimental or insincere.
/ˈtʃiːzi/
Having the qualities of cheese; resembling cheese.
The pizza had a cheesy crust.
💡 Simply: Like cheese! It can mean something tastes or feels like cheese, or something is super sentimental and a little fake, like a cheesy movie.
👶 For kids: Like cheese! It can mean something tastes like cheese or is silly and fake.
More Examples
His romantic poem was a bit cheesy.
How It's Used
"The cheesy sauce was delicious."
"That joke was so cheesy!"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
cheesy grin
A wide, overly enthusiastic smile.
"He flashed a cheesy grin after scoring the goal."
Derived from "cheese", ultimately from Old English *cēse.
The word's usage relating to sentimentality is a relatively recent development.
Memory tip
Think of cheese and its strong, sometimes overwhelming flavor and texture.
Word Origin
"Relating to cheese"