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1corny
adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\
corn·i·ercorn·i·est
Definition of CORNY
1
archaic : tasting strongly of malt
2
: of or relating to corn
3
: mawkishly old-fashioned : tiresomely simple and sentimental <told corny jokes>
— corn·i·ly \ˈkȯr-nə-lē\ adverb
— corn·i·ness \ˈkȯr-nē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of CORNY
14th century
2corny
adjective
corn·i·ercorn·i·est
CORNINESS Defined for Kids
corny
adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\
corn·i·ercorn·i·est
Definition of CORNY for Kids
: so simple, sentimental, or old-fashioned as to be annoying <a corny joke>
Medical Dictionary
corny
adjective \ˈkȯr-nē\
corn·i·ercorn·i·est
Medical Definition of CORNY
: relating to or having corns on the feet
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