cheesy

• Describe algo barato, de baja calidad o poco auténtico; también se usa para algo excesivamente sentimental o cursi.

Describes something that is cheap, inauthentic, or of poor quality; also used to describe something that is overly sentimental or corny.

1. Of poor quality or cheapB1informal

   Describing something that is of low quality, flimsy, or poorly made.

   de mala calidad, barato

   • The decorations looked cheesy and fell apart quickly.
   • He wore a cheesy plastic crown from the party store.
   • The special effects in that old movie are really cheesy.

   Sinónimoscheapcrummyflimsyinferiorjunksecond-rateshoddytackytinnytrashy

   Antónimosdurableexcellentfirst-ratehigh qualitypremiumsturdysuperb

2. Overly sentimental or cornyB1informal

   Describing something that is exaggeratedly emotional, sentimental, or lacking in subtlety.

   cursi

   • The movie had a cheesy romantic ending.
   • He told a cheesy joke that made everyone groan.
   • The song lyrics were too cheesy for my taste.

   Sinónimoscornyhokeymaudlinmawkishmushyoverwroughtsappyschmaltzysentimentalslushysoppytacky

   Antónimosrestrainedsubtleunderstated

3. Tasting like cheeseA2informal

   Having a strong flavor or smell of cheese.

   con sabor a queso

   • This pizza is very cheesy and delicious.
   • I love a cheesy pasta bake.
   • The crackers have a cheesy taste.

   Sinónimoscaseouscheeselike