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cheesy

/ˈtʃiːzi/
adjective
  1. Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.

    "a cheesy song;  a cheesy movie"

  2. Of or relating to cheese.

    "This sandwich is full of cheesy goodness."

  3. Resembling or containing cheese.

    "I like pizzas with a cheesy crust."

Synonymscheeseball, corny, tacky

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