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cheesy

[chee-zee] / ˈtʃi zi /


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The pommes dauphine — crispy, cheesy potato puffs paired with a rich Gruyère dipping sauce — were equally memorable.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Thank you all for the overwhelming response to my cheesy souvenir item in last week’s newsletter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

One summer, while his team-mates set off for Dubai or the Maldives, Whiteman appeared in a play in Holborn - an experimental art piece where he played a "really cheesy, over-the-top boyfriend".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Dan directed a moderately successful sci-fi film several years ago but is now stuck shooting cheesy pop-up ads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

They were nothing like Halloween skeletons, or the kind you might see in cheesy movies.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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