Cheese Definition & Meaning

cheese
noun
  1. a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
  2. erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
verb
  1. used in the imperative (get away, or stop it); "Cheese it!"
  2. wind onto a cheese; "cheese the yarn"

"Cheese" in song lyrics

See how cheese is used in real songs:

  • "You know how it's done, like a rat does cheese"
    2 Live Crew — Hangin' Out
  • "Call me Ghetto Bill, cause I love the cheese"
    504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y, Krazy — My Life is Sweet
  • "Gotta get em for they cheese"
    (504 Boyz f/) X-Con — Enemies

Usage tips for "cheese"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cheese" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cheese to find words that pair well.

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