cheesy

adjective
UK: /ˈtʃiːzi/
US: /ˈtʃiːzi/

  1. Something that is cheesy is low quality or in bad taste.

    1. This movie is so cheesy, but I love it.
    2. The decorations were a bit cheesy, but the party was fun nonetheless.

  2. Something that is cheesy is sentimental or emotional in a way that is embarrassing.

    1. That's a cheesy love song, but I like the lyrics.
    2. He gave her a cheesy speech, and everyone started laughing nervously.

  3. Tasting or smelling like cheese; having the texture of cheese.

    1. The cheesy pasta bake was delicious and satisfying.
    2. The sauce had a cheesy aroma, making my mouth water instantly.

Synonyms

tacky sentimental mawkish sappy corny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cheesy" in English means: Something that is cheesy is low quality or in bad taste., Something that is cheesy is sentimental or emotional in a way that is embarrassing., Tasting or smelling like cheese; having the texture of cheese..

The phonetic transcription of "cheesy" is /ˈtʃiːzi/ in British English and /ˈtʃiːzi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cheesy": tacky, sentimental, mawkish, sappy, corny.

Example usage of "cheesy": "This movie is so cheesy, but I love it.". More examples on the page.