cheesy

adjective

ˈchē-zē How to pronounce cheesy (audio)
Definition of cheesynext
1
as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel

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2
as in cheap
of low quality a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists

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Recent Examples of cheesy This cheesy, creamy, and slightly unique pimiento cheese recipe whips up in 15 minutes to serve a crowd. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The warm pasta will absorb more of the dressing for cheesy, tomato-y flavor in every bite. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Depending on the day or my mood or the person logging on, that cheesy sound of a door opening on creaky hinges could instill fear or joy (or some combination of the two) in my heart. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Handcrafted with quality ingredients, each one delivers the perfect crispy, cheesy bite. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheesy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
  1. inappropriate
  2. cheap
  3. tacky
  4. terrible
  5. unsuitable
  6. poor
  7. trashy
  8. bad
Adjective
  • Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk Becky Hill’s inappropriate comments to jurors implying his guilt.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Live streams and other unfiltered media can expose kids to risky or inappropriate content, so adult guidance is key.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 28 June 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Prove Your Claims With Evidence In a market flooded with AI capabilities, claims are cheap, and every launch sounds the same.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Colored Pebbles and Artificial Finishes A backyard can start to look tacky when surfaces and finishes look overly synthetic or flat.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
  • The mochi itself is soft and plush (never stale or tacky), and the ice cream is lusciously dense and creamy.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of tacky
Adjective
  • Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Visitors will see his Rough Riders uniform; the 1884 diary grieving his terrible loss; and the eyeglasses case, speech and shirt from the 1912 assassination attempt against him.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • The dogs were found to be living in unsuitable conditions, while the puppies were suffering from malnutrition, and a number of the dogs had additional medical conditions as well.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • In 2023 the agency documented signs of stress in sloths during public encounters, improper handling of a juvenile kangaroo and environmental conditions deemed unsuitable for a sloth’s care.
    — Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • Overflowing poor drainage areas in urban areas of northwest Hickory and in the Northlakes area of Caldwell County.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • There was a lot of poor decision-making with this match, on and off the pitch.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Supergirl often plays like a poor James Gunn impression, full of trashy space bars, needle drops and slow-motion fight scenes spinning around in a circle.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The movie follows two train stewardesses for a trashy train line, Tess and DeeDee, played by Drag Race alumni Ginger Minj and Jujubee, respectively.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Definition of trashy
Adjective
  • That if you were deemed, as an enslaved person, if you were deemed troublesome or in some way unwanted, you would literally be sold down the river from the more northern states to the deeper south where you would potentially be treated even worse.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Offer Real Value, Not Leftovers Most product bundles fail not because the idea is bad but because the execution misses what consumers actually want.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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