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cheesy
[chee-zee]
adjective
of or like cheese.
a cheesy aroma; a cheesy taste.
Slang.inferior or cheap; chintzy.
The movie's special effects are cheesy and unconvincing.
cheesy
/ ˈʃːɪ /
adjective
like cheese in flavour, smell, or consistency
informal(of a smile) broad but possibly insincere
a big cheesy grin
informalbanal or trite; in poor taste
Other Word Forms
- cheesily adverb
- cheesiness noun
- ˈԱ noun
Example Sentences
One of my favorite lazy breakfasts, picked up from childhood summers in the Carolinas, was a bowl of cheesy grits topped with tomato gravy and a lush, freshly burst egg yolk.
Toasted bread smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce - what's not to love?
The outside is this big, drippy, cheesy, craveable thing — but inside, it’s got all these good ingredients.
The dish is all about contrast: toothsome pasta coated in a silky, starchy, creamy, cheesy sauce with a burst of lemon to cut through the richness.
“Yes Fund” is the cheesy name I made up for your spending money.
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