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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More recently, Taco Bell and Cheez-Its collaborated to an extra cheesy twist on some menu favorites.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The tender herb is perhaps most commonly associated with pesto, the beloved Italian sauce full of nutty, cheesy umami.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
The flavors are better butter, klassic kettle, sweet butter, cheesy cheddar, triple white cheddar, hoppin’ jalapeno, apple crisp, flamin’ cheese and caramel bliss’.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2024
New treats fill the early menu, like a cheesy morning bun or pull-apart cardamom-raspberry croissants — perfect with a spiced coconut iced coffee.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 July 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The tender herb is perhaps most commonly associated with pesto, the beloved Italian sauce full of nutty, cheesy umami.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
The flavors are better butter, klassic kettle, sweet butter, cheesy cheddar, triple white cheddar, hoppin’ jalapeno, apple crisp, flamin’ cheese and caramel bliss’.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2024
New treats fill the early menu, like a cheesy morning bun or pull-apart cardamom-raspberry croissants — perfect with a spiced coconut iced coffee.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 July 2024
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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