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Definition |
a mild insult to describe something or
someone that is outdated, uncool, or overly sentimental |
Examples |
1) I can't believe he's still wearing that
cornball fedora. Doesn't he know it went out of style ten
years ago?
2) I know it's a bit cornball, but I
still love watching those old '80s sitcoms with the laugh tracks and
cheesy one-liners. |
Etymology |
It likely originated in American English in
the early 20th century. |
Synonyms |
old-fashioned, square |
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