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Definition of corny

corny

/ˈkɔːr.ni/
cor · ny
Adverb:cornily
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corny Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental through overuse or lack of subtlety.

Example

"Everyone groaned at his corny jokes during the dinner party."

2

Having painful calluses or corns on the feet.

Example

"Years of wearing ill-fitting boots left the hiker with rough, corny toes."

3

Relating to, producing, or consisting of corn or grain.

Example

"The autumn harvest yielded a rich, corny aroma across the farmstead."

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• Rhymes for corny

• Nearby Words

cornstalk
cornstarch
cornucopia
corny
corona
coronary
coronation

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally formed in the 14th century from 'corn' and '-y' to mean abounding in grain. The modern informal sense of 'trite' or 'mawkishly sentimental' emerged in 1930s American jazz slang (from terms like 'cornfed'), referring to simple, old-fashioned music that appealed to rural audiences.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corny
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