adj
Meaning 1
Naive, corny.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Standard Lemma guide
cornball
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/ˈkɔɹn.bɔl/ without the cot–caught merger
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cot-caught-merger: /ˈkɔɹn.bɑl/
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noun
Meaning 2
A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
An unsophisticated person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal
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noun
Meaning 4
Something or someone excessively corny.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal
Examples
- That movie was a real cornball.
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noun
Meaning 5
A corny person; an uncool, stupid, or lame person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, US
Examples
- Who's this cornball, man?
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History
Etymology
From corn + -ball.
From corn + ball.