corny
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for corny, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Antonyms
How to use corny
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
corny joke
corny line
so corny
Etymology
From "corn" plus "-y." The "hackneyed" sense is said to come from cheap jokes once printed in mail-order seed catalogues aimed at farmers.
Full origin of corny →Frequently asked questions
What does “corny” mean?
The word “corny” means overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling. In plain terms, cheesy, unoriginal, or overly sentimental — usually said about jokes, lines, or films.
How do you pronounce “corny”?
“Corny” is pronounced KAW-nee (/ˈkɔɹni/ in IPA).
How do you use “corny” in a sentence?
Here is “corny” used in a sentence: “His jokes were so corny that everyone groaned instead of laughing.”
What part of speech is “corny”?
“Corny” is an adjective.
Is “corny” a common word?
“Corny” is an uncommon word in modern English.
