cheesy

adjective

ˈchē-zē 

cheesier; cheesiest

1

a

: resembling or suggesting cheese especially in consistency or odor

b

: containing cheese

2

: shabby sense 3c, cheap

a cheesy movie

cheesy motels

cheesiness noun

Synonyms of cheesy

• inappropriate
• tacky
• unsuitable
• trashy
• incorrect
• wrong
• tasteless
• cheap
• unfashionable

Examples of cheesy in a Sentence

cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel

a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of it has been quite cheesy as in 176 pounds or 80 kilograms of Norwegian brown cheese and 220 pounds or 100 kilograms of Jarlsberg cheese. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Handcrafted with quality ingredients, each one delivers the perfect crispy, cheesy bite. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026

Folks love it for its versatility and familiar creamy, cheesy flavor profile. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

While certainly cheesy — and very bright orange to match its flavor — a whole square felt like eating a box full of Cheez-Its in one sitting. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for cheesy

• breezy
• easy
• queasy
• sleazy
• wheezy
• marchese
• speakeasy
• uneasy

Kids Definition

cheesy

adjective

ˈchē-zē 

cheesier; cheesiest

1

a

: resembling or suggesting cheese

b

: containing cheese

2

: cheap sense 3a

a cheesy movie

cheesiness noun

Medical Definition

cheesy

adjective

ˈchē-zē 

cheesier; cheesiest

: resembling cheese in consistency

cheesy lesions

a cheesy discharge