CHEESY

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

(adjective) of very poor quality; flimsy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cheesy (comparative cheesier, superlative cheesiest)

(informal) Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.

Of or relating to cheese.

Resembling or containing cheese.

(informal) Cheap, of poor quality.

(of a smile or grin) Exaggerated and likely to be forced or insincere.

Synonyms

• (overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichĂ©d, trite, contrived, shoddy): cheeseball, corny, tacky

Anagrams

• Seyche

Source: Wiktionary


Chees"y, a.

Definition: Having the nature, qualities, taste, form, consistency, or appearance of cheese.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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