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cheesy

/tʃiːzi/ adjective · British & US
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What does cheesy mean?

adjective

Excessively sentimental or emotionally manipulative, often in a way that is considered to be of poor taste. Used to describe something that is overly sentimental or emotionally manipulative.

Example

"The movie's cheesy dialogue and plot made it a laughing stock among critics."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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