Cheesiness

//ˈt͡ʃiːz.i.nəs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality, condition, or state of being cheesy. uncountable

    "The bold, straightforward cheesiness of a good mac’n’cheese, the simple, eat-with-your-hands casualness of burgers and fried chicken are still part of our gastronomic makeup, even when we are sitting down to an elegant multicourse dégustation."

Example

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"The bold, straightforward cheesiness of a good mac’n’cheese, the simple, eat-with-your-hands casualness of burgers and fried chicken are still part of our gastronomic makeup, even when we are sitting down to an elegant multicourse dégustation."

Etymology

From cheesy + -ness.

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