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
Recent Examples on the Web Soy sauce is also used with tofu and nutritional yeast can add a cheesy flavor and crunch. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 Get The Recipe 05 of 32 Hashbrown Casserole No Southern supper is complete without a cheesy potato dish on the table, and this version with a hashbrown base is always welcome. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 Classic Shepherd’s Pie A comforting, filling staple of the Irish table, this classic shepherd’s pie features ground lamb, potatoes and a cheesy topping. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Fried Chicken Side dishes include Keenan's father's green beans and bacon, potato salad, hushpuppies, green chile cheesy shells, jalapeno cornbread and fennel slaw. The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024 If Pizza Hut didn’t satisfy your cheesy cravings then head to Blaze Pizza. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 But instead, cheesy acting and some Disney Channel-like dialogue turn what could have been a resounding epic adventure into a whimpering thud. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024 Salmon and mackerel both make for a warm, cheesy riff on a tuna melt. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 The behind-the-scenes stuff can get a little cheesy at times. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesy was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cheesy

adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
1
a
: resembling or suggesting cheese
b
: containing cheese
2
: cheap sense 3a
a cheesy movie
cheesiness noun

Medical Definition

cheesy

adjective
cheesier; cheesiest
: resembling cheese in consistency
cheesy lesions
a cheesy discharge

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