Adjective
/kursi/
The word "cursi" refers to something that is overly sentimental, cheesy, or trying too hard to be elegant or appealing, often in a way that is perceived as ridiculous or awkward. It describes items, actions, or styles that are gaudy or kitschy, and it can also extend to behaviors that come off as overly affected or insincere.
"cursi" is commonly used in colloquial speech and is more frequently found in oral communication than in written contexts. Its usage is prevalent in conversations about fashion, literature, music, and personal expressions of taste.
That movie is so cheesy that I couldn't stop laughing.
Su forma de hablar es muy cursi; parece que está en una novela romántica.
The way he talks is very corny; it seems like he's in a romantic novel.
Ella siempre elige decoraciones cursis para sus fiestas.
I see you are really in the cheesy mood today; are you in love?
Cursi hasta el tuétano: A phrase indicating that someone is deeply, fundamentally cheesy or sentimental.
Her dress was cheesy to the core, full of bows and sparkles.
Cursi como un poema de amor: This expression denotes something that is as cheesy as a love poem, often implying that it's overly dramatic.
The term "cursi" is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "cursilar," which means to "to admire pretentiously." It has evolved in usage to describe things that are exaggeratedly sentimental or kitschy.