What does CORNY mean?

Definition of Corny

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Corny refers to something that is old-fashioned, outdated, or lacking in originality. It can also describe something that is overly sentimental or cliché.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɔrni/ UK: /ˈkɔːni/

4. Origin and Usage: The word corny originates from the word corn, which was used to describe anything that was unsophisticated or rural. The term was first used in the late 19th century and has since become a popular slang term in American English. It is often used to describe things like jokes, movies, or music that are considered to be cheesy or unoriginal.

5. Synonyms: Cheesy, cliché, trite, hackneyed, unoriginal.

6. Related Words: Cheek, crane, crazy, curry, curly.

7. Example Sentences:

• That joke is so corny, I can believe you still find it funny.
• The movie was entertaining, but the plot was a bit corny.
• She gave him a corny Valentines Day card with a cheesy message.
• The song was catchy, but the lyrics were too corny for my taste.
• His fashion sense is a bit corny, he always wears outdated clothes.