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corny

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adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\

Definition of corny

cornier

corniest

  1. 1 archaic :  tasting strongly of malt

  2. 2 :  of or relating to corn

  3. 3 :  mawkishly old-fashioned :  tiresomely simple and sentimental <told corny jokes>

cornily

play \ˈkȯr-nə-lē\ adverb

corniness

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14th Century

First Known Use of corny

14th century

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corny

adjective

Definition of corny

cornier

corniest

  1. :  relating to or having corns on the feet



1689

First Known Use of corny

1689

CORNY Defined for Kids

corny

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adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\

Definition of corny for Students

cornier

corniest

  1. :  so simple, sentimental, or old-fashioned as to be annoying <a corny joke>



Medical Dictionary

corny

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adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\

Medical Definition of corny

cornier

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est

  1. :  relating to or having corns on the feet



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