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cheese

Definition

  • noun: a yellow or white solid food that is made from milk
  • noun: a food consisting of the coagulated, compressed, and usually ripened curd of milk separated from the whey
  • verb: to put an end to
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: stop

Examples

  • You'll have to ask 'the big cheese'. [='the boss']

  • Sprinkle the casserole with 'cheese'.

  • a 'cheese' [='cheesy'] sauce/spread

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Wearing the sit belt. Oh. What about the time with the dinosaur. - Oh, that's the one. - That was great. Say cheese. - Dad. Dad. Dad - Honey. Dad, look at the car. Just look behind you. No-no-no... (..)
    2015 Inside Out