cornball
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An unsophisticated person.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something or someone excessively corny.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A corny person; an uncool, stupid, or lame person.
Register: Internet
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cornball” mean?
An unsophisticated person.
Is “cornball” formal or informal?
cornball is generally informal.