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corniness

  • a word derived from corny.
    corny
    adjective
    of or abounding in corn.

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Like all of those after-school specials, there’s a distinct element of gratitude that helps the film transcend accusations of corniness or caricature.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Hart hates that exclamation point, the show’s sincerity, its corniness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

"Seeing this man own his corniness, his 'nasal' critique felt freeing in a time where perfection is curated to obnoxious levels," says Mabel Ghosh, a Delhi-based fan.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025

It was Jake who leaned into the corniness of it all, adding a “hot dog” sales counter to the market’s website and branding the meal as “world famous.”

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023

All their jokes matched the corniness of Ms. Wockley's non-joke, which made them laugh even harder, Gregory half choking because laugh plus spray equals choke.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds