cheesy

Word parts

cheese + -y

Pronunciation

• enPR: chēʹzē, IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃiːzi/

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Adjective

Positive cheesy

Comparative cheesier

Superlative cheesiest

1. (informal) If something is cheesy, it is too dramatic, emotional, or cliché.
   • Synonyms: overdramatic, clichéd, corny and trite

   The movie showing in theatres was fairly cheesy for a children's movie.

2. If something is cheesy, it has, is made of, or is similar to cheese.

   The pizza had a certain cheesy flavour to it.

   This sandwich is full of cheesy goodness.