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/Sounds like "KOOR" (as in "cool") + "see" (as in "see")/

Meaning

Cheesy, overly sentimental, or exaggeratedly sweet in a way that feels fake or embarrassing. Something cursi reaches too hard for romance or emotion and ends up cringe-worthy instead of touching.

Examples

He sent some really cringe messages that were embarrassing to read.

That movie is so corny it gave me secondhand embarrassment.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Venezuela
Meloso

A person who's missing an eye or is one-eyed in Mexico, said directly and without filter as is Mexican custom. Also used for something that's crooked, misaligned, or not working right.