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corny


1corny

adj \ˈkȯr-nē\
corn·i·ercorn·i·est

Definition of CORNY

1
archaic : tasting strongly of malt
2
: of or relating to corn
3
: mawkishly old-fashioned : tiresomely simple and sentimental <told corny jokes>
— corn·i·ly \ˈkȯr-nə-lē\ adverb
— corn·i·ness \ˈkȯr-nē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of CORNY

14th century

Rhymes with CORNY

horny, thorny

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