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sarah
When British people say "cheese" or "cheesy", what do they mean? I often hear they use like this, He is cheesy You are cheese with you. (this might be wrong, I am not sure) Tks in advance.
Oct 9, 2011 10:16 AM
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Me too hear this often in movies and doubt how to use it my own. It means lousy sometimes I guess but there should be different meanings too according to different ways of using. In the movie 'In to the blue' I remember smiling Jessica Alba says to her brother in law who is hitting on her, "Easy cheesy!!!". I doubt what she meant there, may be 'cool down'. Can some clarify me what she meant there please?
October 9, 2011
Hey there :) when you say its cheesy it really depends on the content or context .Example; if someone says somthing thats soooo prdictible and usually its when a guy is hitting on a woman with an over use line it can be in a way like the word "lame" What it means is: Trying too hard, unsubtle, and inauthentic. hope it helps :)
October 9, 2011
cheesy = poor quality For other uses: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cheesy The use of "cheese" is incorrect.
October 9, 2011
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