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cheesy

/ˈtʃiːzi/

adjective

Meaning

  • Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.

    "a cheesy song;  a cheesy movie"

  • Of or relating to cheese.

    "This sandwich is full of cheesy goodness."

  • Resembling or containing cheese.

    "I like pizzas with a cheesy crust."

  • Cheap, of poor quality.

  • (of a smile or grin) Exaggerated and likely to be forced or insincere.

Synonyms

cheeseball,
corny,
tacky