cheesy

cheesy

Uncool, embarrassing, or imitative. Check out the cheesy guy in the cowboy boots—he's definitely trying too hard.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cheesy

mod. cheap; tacky. I wouldn’t live in a cheesy place like this if I could afford better.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • granddad
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • (as) hard as a rock
  • (as) hard as stone
  • save someone's skin
  • it's dogged that does it
  • (Have you) been OK?
References in periodicals archive
Sounds pretty lush already, but don't forget, there's a wave of melted cheesy goodness poured over the top, too.
Cheesy, of Blackett Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, who has 30 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to five offences of conveying prohibited items into prison and was jailed for three months.
Based on the report, Planters Head of Brand Building Melanie Huet in a statement released Tuesday said they have heard requests to bring the two products back, adding that that's why they are giving their fans "a chance to reunite with their most-missed cheesy snack."
Cheesy was released on conditional bail to next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on July 5.
"They are often more adventurous with their shopping and the new cheesy chips product meets demand for the emerging trend of 'loading' or 'pimping' an otherwise basic side dish, elevating it to a treat, main meal solution.
So the next time you're feeling a bit worn down and can't get to your mom for a real hug, a bit of cheesy comfort food should do the trick.
She started off with: 'Cheesy as it might sound, it's true...
This show goes on the road until February 11 - but will the grins still be as cheesy by then?
It's super cheesy. But even though you know what's going to happen at the end, you'll be delighted to get to it regardless.
And the shop is set to open again in January, complete with its full menu featuring a whole host of cheesy specials - including items like the Notorious BLT (homemade bacon jam, fresh tomatoes, rocket and a special cheese blend).
This led many social media users to investigate where the cheesy mashup emerged from.  
Trimethylamine (a fishy odor), 2-methylpropanal (a malty, dark chocolate odor), 3-methylbutanal (a malty, dark chocolate odor), acetic acid (a sour odor), propanoic acid (a cheesy odor), 2-methylpropanoic acid (a cheesy odor), butanoic acid (a cheesy odor), 3-methylbutanoic acid (cheesy, sweaty odors) and methional (a cooked potato odor) had the highest odor activity values--greater than 100.
Also being introduced are Snyder of Berlin Puff-N-Twistz, described by company officials as a "cheesy crafted creation, made up of tangled-up fun shapes, with a delicious melt-in-your-mouth flavor." Puff-N-Twistz are baked with two kinds of real cheese, specially blended and crafted for extra cheesy maximum flavor.
EASTENDERS star Shona McGarty has turned down a boss's request to sing on the show, fearing it would be seen as cheesy.
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD This cheesy garlic bread is scrumptious and easy to make and little hands will love to pummel and knead the dough!