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Corny
EXAMPLES
That joke about the chicken crossing the road was so corny.
When Dad tries to dance, it's always awkwardly corny but cute.
He tried to be cool, but it turned out super corny, like old-timey movie lines.
SITUATION
A couple celebrates their anniversary, and one person gifts the other a giant teddy bear.
REACTIONS:
— That's so corny, but kinda cute, I guess.
— A giant teddy bear? How cheesy , but sweet.
— Really? A huge teddy bear? That's pretty corny.
EXPLANATION
"Corny" describes something that's old-fashioned, unoriginal, or overly sentimental in a cheesy way. It's like a joke that's not funny or a line in a movie that's too predictable. When something is "corny," it can feel insincere or lacking in genuine emotion. It's often used to describe things that are too simplistic or clichéd , making them seem silly or trite.