cheesed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cheesed
First recorded in 1940–45; origin obscure
Example Sentences
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And — yes — not everyone is royally cheesed off.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
Should this be the case, it’s understandable why Wear OS users are cheesed.
From The Verge ● Jan. 12, 2022
A slightly smaller percentage said they were cheesed by companies that bounce you around to different service reps to get a problem resolved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
"The catchphrase just came about on the pilot when I got really cheesed off with a contestant and I added the goodbye", she told host Steph McGovern.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2021
Grandpop cheesed and reached out for Ernie’s hand.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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