Cheugy

Definition:

A label for something or someone that is out-of-touch, trying too hard to be trendy, or following outdated aesthetics now considered uncool

Context:

The term "cheugy" (pronounced "chew-gee") was created in 2013 by Beverly Hills high school student Gaby Rasson to describe peers who seemed "slightly off trend," but it only gained mainstream popularity in 2021 through TikTok and a subsequent New York Times article. Cheugy occupies a unique space between "basic" and "uncool" - it's not necessarily negative, but rather an observational term used to identify formerly trendy items or behaviors that have fallen out of style (like Ugg boots, skinny jeans, or "live, laugh, love" signs).

Ironically, as the term gained mainstream popularity, many began noting that using the word "cheugy" had itself become cheugy:

Is ‘Cheugy’ The New ‘Basic’? If You Have to Ask, You’re Probably Pretty Cheugy Yourself

Example:

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Zack: “Wow- someone put 'Live, Laugh, Love' as their high school yearbook quote”

Tayler: “Yeah... so cheugy...”