cheesy

English

/ˈtʃiːzi/

adj
Definitions
  • (informal) Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.
  • Of or relating to cheese.
  • Resembling or containing cheese.
  • (informal) Cheap, of poor quality.
  • of a smile or grin Exaggerated and likely to be forced or insincere.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English chesy suf from English cheese (smegma).

Origin

English

cheese

Gloss

smegma

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