to cheese
- verb
- /tʃiːz/
- As she held the trophy, she couldn't help but cheese for the camera.
See, I'm going to smile for you guys Cheese.
- See, I'm going to smile for you guys Cheese.
Examples
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I wanted so bad to be one of those girls cheesing with my doll in matching party dresses.
Blog text (2) -
The teacher asked the children to cheese for the school photo.
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When the teacher asks for cheese and he can say I'm here.
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Say hello Cove, say hi, say cheese, cheese.
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I'm cheesing really hard.
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Everyone smiled widely and said cheese when the photographer took the picture.
Synonyms
Smile broadly, often showing the teeth when you feel happy, amused, or embarrassed
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
A short phrase people say to show surprise or frustration instead of using a religious name
- Informal
A small, disappointing thing that does not help enough
Compounds
A hard, smooth cheese with a strong taste commonly used in cooking and sandwiches
A creamy sauce made from melted cheese to pour over foods like pasta or vegetables
A soft food made from cheese mixed with butter, cream, or spices to spread on bread
Cheese made by mixing other cheeses with added ingredients to make a smooth, long-lasting product
- US
A soft, slightly sweet American cheese made from whole milk and shaped like a brick
- Informal
A bright yellow school bus people call as a joke because it looks like cheese
A rude, insulting name for people from France that calls them cowardly
- UK
A sweet thick spread for toast or cake made from lemons, butter, eggs, and sugar
A cheese made by mixing different cheeses with other ingredients that help it melt smoothly
- US
A mild soft white cheese that comes from milk curds, often used as a spread or in cooking
How Smiling
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb cheese (to smile for a photo) comes from telling people to 'say cheese' because the 'ee' sound shows the teeth and creates a smile, so to cheese is to smile for the camera.