Internet Coined 2021
cheugy
What does cheugy mean?
Outdated or trying slightly too hard — describing tastes and trends (often millennial ones) that are seen as no longer cool.
"Live-laugh-love signs are peak cheugy now."
Origin
Coined by a US student around 2013 and revived virally on TikTok in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What does "cheugy" mean?
Outdated or trying slightly too hard — describing tastes and trends (often millennial ones) that are seen as no longer cool.
How do you use "cheugy" in a sentence?
For example: "Live-laugh-love signs are peak cheugy now."
Where does "cheugy" come from?
Coined by a US student around 2013 and revived virally on TikTok in 2021. It's generally dated to around 2021.
Is "cheugy" internet slang?
Yes — "cheugy" is classed as internet slang on FreeDict. Outdated or trying slightly too hard — describing tastes and trends (often millennial ones) that are seen as no longer cool.
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