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
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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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With a cheesy soap opera narrative, diverse characters, and a variety of worldwide martial arts represented, Tekken has become a global phenomenon with lasting staying power.
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Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The grits are thick and cheesy and come with tasso ham and creole sauce.
—Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
This tasty dish serves cheesy baked beans alongside a potato and bacon hash.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025
Quick lasagna: This easy-to-make, cheesy lasagna is rich in energy, protein, and vitamin B12.27
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Two-bean chili: Combine ground beef, vegetables, and beans.
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Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The grits are thick and cheesy and come with tasso ham and creole sauce.
—Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
This tasty dish serves cheesy baked beans alongside a potato and bacon hash.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025
Quick lasagna: This easy-to-make, cheesy lasagna is rich in energy, protein, and vitamin B12.27
Burrito bowls: Customize your bowl with rice, black beans, vegetables, meat, and other ingredients.28
Two-bean chili: Combine ground beef, vegetables, and beans.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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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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