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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Though the city has changed, his recipe for cheesy squares with crispy edges and a tangy smattering of tomato sauce remains.
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Lyndsay C. Green, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
This film is widely derided today for its casting of Shaquille O’Neal as the hero, but Shaq, while wooden and cheesy, at least has enough natural charisma to escape mostly unscathed.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Whether that’s spicy, cheesy, extra saucy or something totally unexpected, Burger King wants to hear it.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
All the components of Neal's original dish are there: gulf shrimp, thick-cut bacon, mushrooms and green onions served over sunrise-yellow cheesy grits with a smooth and creamy texture.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Lyndsay C. Green, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
This film is widely derided today for its casting of Shaquille O’Neal as the hero, but Shaq, while wooden and cheesy, at least has enough natural charisma to escape mostly unscathed.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Whether that’s spicy, cheesy, extra saucy or something totally unexpected, Burger King wants to hear it.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
All the components of Neal's original dish are there: gulf shrimp, thick-cut bacon, mushrooms and green onions served over sunrise-yellow cheesy grits with a smooth and creamy texture.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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