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cornier

 

[ หˆkษ”หrniษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing humor

Cornier refers to something that is overly sentimental or trying too hard to be funny, often to the point of being clichรฉ. It is commonly used to describe jokes, films, or phrases that lack originality and genuine wit.

Synonyms

clichรฉ, hackneyed, stereotyped, trite

Examples of usage

  • That movie was so corny it made me cringe.
  • He told a corny joke that made everyone laugh.
  • Her speech was a bit too corny for my taste.
  • Don't be so corny; just say what you really mean.

Translations

Translations of the word "cornier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais curvado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช winklig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih melengkung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej zakrzywiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Š่ง’ใฐใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus anguleux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs anguloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kรถลŸeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๊ฐ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฒูˆุงูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce zkosenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac uhlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด่ง’ๅบฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj kotast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira hornรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒ™แƒฃแƒ—แƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha kรผncรผlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs anguloso

Etymology

The term 'corny' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the word 'corn', which was used in the sense of something being overly simplistic or lacking in sophistication. It was often applied to rural or small-town humor that was perceived as naive or unsophisticated, much like corn itself, which was an agricultural staple of many American regions. Over time, 'corny' evolved to describe anything that is cliched, sentimental, or overly earnest, particularly in the realm of entertainment and humor. The '-ier' suffix is a comparative form, indicating a greater degree of corniness. It reflects a broader cultural tendency to critique and poke fun at things that are perceived as overly sentimental or cheesy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,815, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.