cheugy

adjective

cheu·​gy ˈchü-gē How to pronounce cheugy (audio)
cheugier; cheugiest
slang
: uncool, unfashionable
I'll admit it: My wardrobe used to be cheugy. I was attracted to the gaudiest, shiniest, most Instagram influencer-approved clothing and accessories.—Jules Schulman
Let me know what the in style is, I don't want to look like a cheugy millennial out here.—James Folta
We're even wearing a version of the same outfit: black maxi dress with chunky shoes. But I'm like a cheugy, goody-two-shoes, uncool version of her …—Maura Judkis

Word History

Etymology

probably an arbitrary coinage

Note: An article in the New York Times ("What is 'Cheugy'? You Know It When You See It" by Taylor Lorenz, published April 29, 2021) credits coinage of the word to Gaby Rasson, a Los Angeles software developer. According to her own account, she first used it in 2013 when she was a student at Beverly Hills High School.

First Known Use

circa 2021, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheugy was circa 2021

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Cite this Entry

“Cheugy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheugy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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