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cheesy

/ˈtʃiːzi/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving cheese, especially in an exaggerated or overdone way.

    - "The movie had some cheesy special effects."
    - "His acting was so cheesy, it was painful to watch."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtʃiːzi/



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Synonyms

cheeseball , corny , tacky
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cheesy
easy , cheesy , pleasy
Variants
List of all variants of cheesy that leads to same result
cheesier , cheesiest , cheesiness , cheesinesses , cheesy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the term 'cheesy' is not well-documented, but it is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century. It may have derived from the use of cheese as a metaphor for something overly sentimental or corny.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'cheesy' is often used to describe food that is overly processed or artificial, particularly in reference to pizza toppings like pineapple and anchovies.

  2. In the 1980s, there was a popular trend for 'cheesy' dance moves, such as the 'Macarena' and the 'Chicken Dance'.

  3. Some people believe that the term 'cheesy' originated in the world of theater, where actors would use exaggerated expressions and gestures to elicit emotional responses from the audience.


Related Concepts
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  1. kitsch: Kitsch is a style of art that is considered to be sentimental, overly-emotional, or overly-decorative. It is often associated with mass-produced objects and is considered to be of poor artistic value. 'Cheesy' and 'kitsch' are related concepts, as both refer to things that are overly sentimental or corny.


Culture
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The term 'cheesy' is often used to describe something that is overly sentimental, corny, or tacky. It can be used to describe a wide range of things, from movies and music to art and literature. In popular culture, 'cheesy' is often used as a term of endearment, particularly in reference to nostalgic or campy media.

How to Memorize "cheesy"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'cheesy', try visualizing a cheese platter with over-the-top decorations and exaggerated accents. Imagine yourself at a party, surrounded by people making cheesy jokes and enjoying cheesy music.

  2. associate

    - To help remember the meaning of 'cheesy', associate it with something overly sentimental or corny. Think of a cheesy romance novel or a cheesy pop song.

  3. mnemonics

    - A simple mnemonic for 'cheesy' could be 'Cheddar and Exaggeration Yield Silliness'.


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