1. having the taste, smell, or characteristics of cheese
2. lacking in good taste; cheap and of poor quality
Usage: informal
3. overly sentimental or trying too hard to be funny or appealing
Usage: informal

Examples

• The pizza had a wonderfully cheesy flavor.
• That cheesy romance movie made me cringe.
• His cheesy pickup lines never work.
• The restaurant’s cheesy decorations looked outdated.
• She gave a cheesy smile for the camera.
• The comedian’s cheesy jokes fell flat with the audience.
• I love cheesy garlic bread with pasta.