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cheesy

[chee-zee] / ˈtʃi zi /


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Whether your mom is fond of brunch or a cheesy barbecue chicken pizza, no meal is complete without a sweet treat or two.

From Salon • May 10, 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

Mr. Sokolov styles his work as an homage to 1970s grindhouse cinema, complete with cheesy sound effects, slo-motion, and grandiose musical cues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

For dinner, I order a large pepperoni pizza and a side of cheesy bread.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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