[Slang] THAT'S CHEESY. - Avoid Going Cheesy: Strike the Right Emotional Note

Overly sentimental or clichéd.

That's cheesy" describes something that is overly sentimental, clichéd, or trying too hard to evoke an emotional response. Often used dismissively, it's applicable to kitschy movies, love songs, or any attempt at emotion that falls flat in sophistication.

Example Sentences

1. Wow, that pickup line was really cheesy.

   That pickup line was overly sentimental and unoriginal.

2. Those romantic comedies are fun, but super cheesy.

   Though the romantic comedies are enjoyable, they are extremely clichéd and predictable.

3. He bought her a giant teddy bear; it was sweet but so cheesy.

   He bought her an excessively large teddy bear; it was sweet but overly sentimental and clichéd.