cheesiness

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessive or inappropriately sentimental or emotional behavior or expression; corniness.

  - "The stand-up comedian's cheesy jokes fell flat with the audience."
  - "Despite the cheesiness of the romantic gesture, she appreciated the effort."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cheesiness
teasiness , easiness , sneasiness

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Variants

List of all variants of cheesiness that leads to same result
cheesier , cheesiest , cheesiness , cheesinesses , cheesy

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe overripe or spoiled cheese, the term 'cheesiness' has come to denote excessive sentimentality or corniness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cheesiness' was first used in print in the early 20th century.

2. The word 'cheese' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'cēse', meaning 'to curdle or clot'.

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Related Concepts

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1. corniness: A related term to 'cheesiness', referring to excessive sentimentality or a lack of sophistication.

2. camp: A style of art, literature, or film that deliberately embraces exaggerated or theatrical elements, often associated with 'cheesiness'.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'cheesiness' is often associated with campy or low-budget films, music, or art. It can also refer to overly sentimental or emotional behavior, particularly in romantic contexts.

How to Memorize "cheesiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making overly sentimental or emotional expressions, or imagine a low-budget film with exaggerated special effects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'cheesiness' with overripe cheese or excessive sentimentality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the origin of the term 'cheesiness', associating it with overripe cheese.

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