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
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
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This cheesy, creamy chicken casserole is ready in under one hour and leans on Boursin cheese for its garlic-and-herb flavors.
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Here, they're served with cheesy tortellini and a creamy butter sauce.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, those cheesy garlic breadsticks are heaven.
—Laura House, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Here, they're served with cheesy tortellini and a creamy butter sauce.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, those cheesy garlic breadsticks are heaven.
—Laura House, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Plump leeks nestle into cheesy shells in this baked pasta, another knockout from Rebecca.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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cheesy
adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness
noun
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