CHEESE

What Does CHEESE Mean in a Text?

CHEESE means "An Underhanded Strategy (Gaming Term)", "Drugs" and "Money."

An Underhanded Strategy

In gaming, the word CHEESE is used to describe ways of playing that do not require much skill from a player, but are almost certain to guarantee victory.

CHEESE is often seen in multiplayer and fighting games. Players often CHEESE by exploiting a  GLITCH (Minor Fault) in a game or other elements of gameplay mechanics.

Whilst CHEESE is often frowned upon, there are many players who maintain that a truly good player should be able to counter such moves.

Drugs" or "Money

In some circles, CHEESE is also a slang term for "DRUGS" or "MONEY".

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meaning of CHEESE

"An Underhanded Strategy"

Summary of Key Points

"An Underhanded Strategy" is the most common definition for CHEESE in gaming circles and on apps such as Discord, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
CHEESE
Definition:An Underhanded Strategy
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for CHEESE

"Drugs" is also a common definition for CHEESE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
CHEESE
Definition:Drugs
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for CHEESE

"Money" is another common definition for CHEESE.
CHEESE
Definition:Money
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of CHEESE in Sentences

Here are examples of CHEESE being used in conversations:
  • Seb: I can't believe you CHEESEd me!
  • Steph: All's fair in love and gaming.
  • (Here CHEESE is being used with the meaning "An Underhanded Strategy.")
  • Ellen: Got any CHEESE?
  • Jo: What do you want if for?
  • Ellen: I wanna buy some CHEESE.
  • Jo: Here's 50 bucks.
  • (Here CHEESE is being used with the meanings "Drugs" and "Money.")

Example of CHEESE Used in a Text

CHEESE
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