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 With their low budgets and often cheesy storylines, microdramas were seen as a new take on an old genre — the TV soap opera — with one major difference. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 But what sparked his idea for the cheesy potato shell was inspiration from his wife’s salads with cheddar cheese crisps as croutons. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 Cheesy Rosemary and Pecan Snack Mix This extra cheesy snack mix is sure to be a hit at any tailgate party. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Columbia House got even huger in the Nineties, with late-night TV ads that came on like the cheesiest sitcom jingle ever. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheesy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
  1. inappropriate
  2. cheap
  3. tacky
  4. terrible
  5. trashy
  6. poor
  7. unsuitable
  8. bad
Adjective
  • Justice Department attorneys have argued that a restraining order would be inappropriate and that the legal challenge was premature, as federal agencies had yet to issue public guidance on how the president's directive would be implemented.
    — Kristina Cooke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • This is similar to what cruise lines do when moving ships between itineraries, often offering trips at a cheaper cost than traditional voyages.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Because they must be built out, rather than up, hyperscalers typically go to suburban or rural areas with relatively cheap land.
    — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Could a fellow traveler hint at the inappropriate, tacky nature of this display?
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, the polish builds up, trapping dirt and turning your floors tacky.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of tacky
Adjective
  • Whether the outcome will be terrible or beautiful is unclear.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Feral pigeons are famously terrible nest builders and are drawn to buildings and roofs with features like solar panels, chimneys, eaves, and AC units to make their homes.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • To paraphrase Tolstoy, all slop is alike, but every piece of trash is trashy in its own oddball way.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Fright fans get the 13th season of American Horror Story, and there's plenty of comedy and trashy reality TV as well.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of trashy
Adjective
  • Dozens of companies have withdrawn over the past decades due to poor profits, an uncertain business outlook and concerns about harm to their reputations from making arms, especially lethal weapons.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, the audience can expect tons of humiliation, terrible second prizes, and the guarantee that Robertson will turn at least one poor soul's wrong turn into several minutes of unhinged public destruction.
    — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Guy acknowledges, though, that this could lead to the level of chaos depicted in a memorable 2009 episode of The Office, where staff show up in an array of unsuitable outfits.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That could allow geothermal projects to operate in locations that have traditionally been considered unsuitable for geothermal development.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • The accident was one of the Portuguese capital’s worst tragedies in recent memory and cast a shadow over the city’s ongoing tourism boom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The must-read Falling during a hike can lead to a serious injury, or even worse.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bad

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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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