Cheeseball
noun
A person who behaves in a silly or overly sentimental way, often trying too hard to be funny or engaging.
He always cracks cheeseball jokes that make everyone groan.
Usage tips
Informal
corny humor,silly jokes,overly sentimental
noun
A soft, spreadable cheese or cheese-based dip, often made into a ball shape and served as an appetizer.
We served a cheeseball at the party with crackers.
Usage tips
Culinary
cheese spread,party snack,appetizer
noun
A person who behaves in a silly or overly sentimental way, often trying too hard to be funny or engaging.
He always cracks cheeseball jokes that make everyone groan.
Usage tips
Informal
corny humor,silly jokes,overly sentimental
noun
A soft, spreadable cheese or cheese-based dip, often made into a ball shape and served as an appetizer.
We served a cheeseball at the party with crackers.
Usage tips
Culinary
cheese spread,party snack,appetizer
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding that 'cheeseball' has a humorous undertone can help reduce any offensive implications.
Tom's cheeseball antics lightened the mood during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
In pop culture, a cheeseball might be seen as endearing rather than annoying, depending on delivery.
The cheeseball character in the film became surprisingly beloved by audiences.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Meaning
Being called a cheeseball can be humorous or derogatory based on context and one's relationship with the speaker.
I love your cheeseball sense of humor, it always makes me laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding that 'cheeseball' has a humorous undertone can help reduce any offensive implications.
Tom's cheeseball antics lightened the mood during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
In pop culture, a cheeseball might be seen as endearing rather than annoying, depending on delivery.
The cheeseball character in the film became surprisingly beloved by audiences.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Meaning
Being called a cheeseball can be humorous or derogatory based on context and one's relationship with the speaker.
I love your cheeseball sense of humor, it always makes me laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding that 'cheeseball' has a humorous undertone can help reduce any offensive implications.
Tom's cheeseball antics lightened the mood during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
In pop culture, a cheeseball might be seen as endearing rather than annoying, depending on delivery.
The cheeseball character in the film became surprisingly beloved by audiences.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Meaning
Being called a cheeseball can be humorous or derogatory based on context and one's relationship with the speaker.
I love your cheeseball sense of humor, it always makes me laugh.
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