cheesy
/'tʃi:zi/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Of very poor quality; flimsy: Used to describe something that is cheaply made, inauthentic, or lacking in style or taste.
- Overly sentimental, clichéd, or tacky: Describes something that is excessively emotional, predictable, or trying too hard to be impressive in a way that seems insincere or low-class.
Usage and Examples
- Describing poor quality or inauthenticity:
- The movie's special effects were so cheesy that we couldn't take it seriously.
- He bought a cheesy souvenir from the gift shop.
- Describing something overly sentimental or tacky:
- The love song had cheesy lyrics about hearts and roses.
- She thought the decorations were a bit cheesy, but her friends loved them.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Cultural/Slang Context: "Cheesy" is informal and often carries a judgmental or dismissive tone. It implies something is not cool, sophisticated, or genuine.
- That pickup line is so cheesy.
- Subjective Judgment: What one person finds cheesy, another might find charming or fun. It often relates to perceived lack of originality.
- Some people enjoy cheesy horror movies from the 1950s.
Variants and Related Words
- Cheese (n): While primarily meaning a dairy food, in slang, "cheese" can refer to money or, as a verb ("to cheese"), to smile exaggeratedly for a photo.
- Cheesiness (n): The quality of being cheesy.
- The cheesiness of the dialogue was part of its charm.
Synonyms
- Tacky: Showing poor taste and quality.
- Corny: Trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental.
- Kitschy: Art or objects considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality.
- Schmaltzy: Excessively sentimental art or music.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "Cheesy grin": A broad, often forced or silly-looking smile.
- He gave me a cheesy grin for the camera.
- "Cheesy music": Music that is overly sentimental, predictable, or dated.
- The elevator was playing cheesy music from the 80s.
Adjective
- of very poor quality; flimsy