cheese up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To add cheese to; make cheesy or cheesier.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"No, just get over here. You need to try this one!" she exclaimed as she cheesed up a chunk of bread with one of our blues. Angeline stuffed the open faced mini-sandwich into my mouth […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To smile widely; to crack a huge grin.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cheese up” mean?
To add cheese to; make cheesy or cheesier.
Is “cheese up” formal or informal?
cheese up is generally slang.