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I used to love to draw. I didn't want to go to art class because I felt that would be too corny when I was young, but architectural drafting was the cool thing to do because there was more precision. It taught me a lot about building and structures and doorways and frames and windowsills.
Ice Cube

Meaning of "corny" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CORNY

(C20 in the sense rustic, banal): from corn1 + -y1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CORNY

corny  [ˈkɔːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORNY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Corny is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CORNY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Corny

Corny can refer to ▪ Corny, Eure, town in France ▪ Corny ▪ Corny, TV character ▪ Corny Casanovas, Three Stooges film ▪ A Corny Concerto, Merrie melodies cartoon ▪ a type of humor ▪ Cornelius kegs...

Definition of corny in the English dictionary

The first definition of corny in the dictionary is trite or banal. Other definition of corny is sentimental or mawkish. Corny is also abounding in corn.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORNY


awny
ˈɔːnɪ
brawny
ˈbrɔːnɪ
fawny
ˈfɔːnɪ
hawthorny
ˈhɔːˌθɔːnɪ
horny
ˈhɔːnɪ
lawny
ˈlɔːnɪ
mulligatawny
ˌmʌlɪɡəˈtɔːnɪ
peppercorny
ˈpɛpəˌkɔːnɪ
porny
ˈpɔːnɪ
Sawney
ˈsɔːnɪ
scrawny
ˈskrɔːnɪ
spawny
ˈspɔːnɪ
Tawney
ˈtɔːnɪ
tawny
ˈtɔːnɪ
thorny
ˈθɔːnɪ
yawny
ˈjɔːnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORNY

cornpipe
cornrent
cornrow
cornstalk
cornstarch
cornstone
cornu
cornua
cornual
cornucopia
cornucopian
Cornucopian thesis
cornute
cornuted
cornuto
Cornwall
Cornwallis
Cornwell
cornworm
corocoro

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORNY

Anthony
any
barny
cairny
carny
company
curny
Czerny
ebony
ferny
funny
Germany
johnny
many
sharny
skinny
sunny
tiny
tony
Verny

Synonyms and antonyms of corny in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CORNY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «corny» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of corny

Translation of «corny» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORNY

Find out the translation of corny to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of corny from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «corny» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多愁善感的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

presuntuoso
570 millions of speakers

English

corny
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बकवास
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حنطي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

банально
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

piegas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শস্যপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bateau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Korne
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

blöd
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

古くさい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

진부한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Corny
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒவ்வாததாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोरीव काम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bayat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

banalnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

банально
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

corny
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

corny
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

corny
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

corny
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

banal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of corny

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORNY»

The term «corny» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.559 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORNY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about corny

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10 QUOTES WITH «CORNY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word corny.
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James F. Amos
The Marine Corps has to ask itself, 'What does our nation need from its premier crisis response force?' We are America's shock troops in war and peace. I know it sounds corny, but it's not.
2
Blake Anderson
I think what's cool about Slayer is no matter how old their albums are, it's the one band to me that their sound is immortal. It never sounds corny to me. You can go back and listen to some Pantera and Metallica albums, and you're like, 'OK, great music.' But Slayer, you go back, and they always sound fresh and hard as hell.
3
Kathy Bates
My mother used to tell this corny story about how the doctor smacked me on the behind when I was born and I thought it was applause, and I have been looking for it ever since.
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Erich Bergen
As a person, I'm just really kitchy and corny, and I love '70s variety shows.
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Irving Berlin
There is an element of truth in every idea that lasts long enough to be called corny.
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Jack Black
I've had so many hot, cheesy, corny loves of music in my life. I had a very intense Billy Joel period. So once you've really Joeled it up - there's some good periods of Joel; it's not all hot cheese. But I can't judge anyone else for their cheese. I've deep-sea dived in the Gouda.
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Katie Couric
I don't know the vast majority of you personally, and it may sound kind of corny, but I really feel as if we've become friends through the years. And you've been with me during a lot of good times and some very difficult ones. I can't tell you how grateful I am.
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Ice Cube
I used to love to draw. I didn't want to go to art class because I felt that would be too corny when I was young, but architectural drafting was the cool thing to do because there was more precision. It taught me a lot about building and structures and doorways and frames and windowsills.
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Ice Cube
I believe how you measure a good movie is how many times you can see it. With comedies, I like to be a producer, because comedies can get corny and go off track real fast. I'm always the 'less is more' guy when it comes to a scene. So I'ma be the one who will keep it grounded.
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Olivia d'Abo
With thrillers, there's such a fine line between what's good and what's cheesy and corny.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORNY»

Discover the use of corny in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to corny and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cat Corny Jokes and Humor
Most books available for Kindle at Amazon.com Dog Humor & Corny Jokes Menopause Humor & Corny Jokes Baseball Humor & Corny Jokes Quilt Humor & Corny Jokes HR Humor & Corny Jokes www.Affiggle.com Facebook.com/Affiggle  ...
Susan Sherbert
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Alphabetically Alliterative Collection of Corny Compositions
Bernice Zakin. Alphabetically Alliterative Collection of Corny Compositions Alphabetically Alliterative Collection of Corny Compositions Bernice Zakin.
Bernice Zakin, 2010
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Corny Thanksgiving Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone
No part ofthis book may be reproduced by any means without the written permission ofthe publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data 80220, Linda. Corny Thanksgiving jokes to tickle your funny bone / Linda Bozzo. p.cm.
Linda Bozzo, 2013
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Allen's Indian mail and register of intelligence for British ...
N. R. Burlton, sub asst. corny. gen., 1st class, and ofiic. dep. asst. corny. gen., 2nd class, to oflic. as dep. asst. corny. gen., 1st class, from Oct. 5, 1872, during the absence on furl. to Europe of Lieut. col. A. Mackenzie, dep. asst. comy. gen., ...
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Original College Corny Jokes and Humor
Does college really help you get a job? Of course because it's all about HIRE education These college and university jokes are corny, yet some are really quite cleaver.
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Ulysses:
CORNY KELLEHER: (Laughs, pointing his thumb over his right shoulder to the car brought up against the scaffolding) Two commercials that were standing fizz in Jammet's. Like princes, faith. One of them lost two quid on the race. Drowning ...
James Joyce, Philip Dossick, 1982
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James Fenimore Cooper: Novelist of Manners
Of English and Dutch descent, Corny distinguishes between the Littlepages (" minor gentry") and the Morrises, Philipses, De Lanceys, and Van Cortlandts "at the head of the colony." "The Littlepages held a very respectable position between ...
Donald G. Darnell, 1993
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Ancient Whisper
The. Meeting: Corny Dow was an average person, an individual—not very bright, but very likable and willing to work for others and for his community. His greatest assets were his good nature and his readiness ...
S.J. Pasagic
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Rolf's Corny Copia
Offers a collection of mazes and other puzzles, including finding the one item in a group that matches--or does not--discovering hidden items, solving codes, and finding sequences.
Rolf Heimann, 2006
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Ironside
Luis bent his head back, as far from Corny's hands as he could get. He swallowed, his eyes wide. “Oh, shit. Neil, please.” “Please what? With sugar on top? Pretty please, let me fuck you over?” “They have David. My brother. He didn't get on ...
Holly Black, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORNY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term corny is used in the context of the following news items.
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Off the Clock: Corny joke led to How I Met Their Mother
I once told a joke so corny it almost got me thrown off the Duke O' Fluke fishing boat, somewhere in the back bays near Somers Point. «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
2
How One Woman in Chicago is Combating Gun Violence
She wrote them corny rap songs to perform. She took them skating, swimming and to the movies. The kids had a blast. The next week, three or ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
3
The Man Behind the Broadway Set So Realistic Someone Tried To …
... life church basement classroom, complete with uncomfortable-looking chairs, corny inspirational posters, and unflattering overhead lighting? «Vanity Fair, Jul 15»
4
'Hairspray will leave you dancing to the 'fab-mod' beat
The company also includes Oliver Pierce as Corny Collins, host of the TV dance show; Salvatore Vieira as heartthrob Link Larkin; Wesley ... «The Southern, Jul 15»
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Vince Staples: Lift Me Up
He's also into film, an affinity he traces back to his days of watching “corny shit like fuckin' Beethoven and Small Soldiers” as a kid. Fast-forward ... «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
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10 do's and don'ts of UI and UX design
It may seem a bit corny to think of user experience design in terms of going to your local grocery store, but the experiences are similar. «The Next Web, Jul 15»
7
Chef Walter's Flavors & Knowledge: Rhode Island Johnny Cakes
You can also try serving these pancakes with fresh fruit, or creamed corn for an especially corny flavor. Johnny cake can also be eaten cold, ... «GoLocalProv, Jul 15»
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Kathio and Father Hennepin State Park events
Snakes Alive: Sat., July 11, from 2 - 2:45 p.m. Brief discussion about snakes of Kathio State Park and a visit from Corny the snake followed by a ... «Aitkin Independent Age, Jul 15»
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Boulevard director on working with Robin Williams: 'I couldn't have …
I couldn't have loved him more and I know that sounds corny. Everybody always has such nice things to say about the people they work with, ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
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Buscabulla Tap Trouble and Boricua Culture From Puerto Rico to …
“Luis is great at taking [that] to the next level,” Berrios says. “Finishing lyrics, what to add, or what sounds cool, or what sounds corny…that's sort ... «Village Voice, Jul 15»

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