— cheesily , adv. — cheesiness , n.
/chee"zee/ , adj., cheesier, cheesiest .
1. of or like cheese: a cheesy aroma; a cheesy taste.
2. Slang. inferior or cheap; chintzy: The movie's special effects are cheesy and unconvincing.
[ 1350-1400; ME. See CHEESE 1 , -Y 1 ]