corny

Word parts

corn + -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɔːni/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɔrni/

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Adjective

Positive corny

Comparative cornier

Superlative corniest

1. If something is corny, it is too dramatic or sentimental.
   • Synonyms: cheesy and mushy

   The movie was okay, but the love scene was really corny.

   He sent a bouquet of twelve red roses and a card: "Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you." How corny is that!