cheesy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of very poor quality; flimsy

Etymology

From Middle English chesy, equivalent to cheese + -y. Doublet of caseic. Compare German käsig (“cheesy”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bum, cheap, chintzy, crummy, punk, sleazy, tinny

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