The opposite of trendy. Stylish in middle school and high school but no longer in style. Used when someone still follows these out of date trends. This may include but not be limited to fashion, habits on social media, usage of slang, etc.
by @cheuglife November 8, 2018
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Person 1: Did you read that article in the New York Times about cheugy? It was pretty cheugy!
Person 2: Yah, they keep trying to make cheugy happen.
Person 1: Don't worry, it's not going to happen.
Person 2: Yah, they keep trying to make cheugy happen.
Person 1: Don't worry, it's not going to happen.
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adjective - one who doesn't smell like Urban Outfitters. Aware popular culture started before 2019. Generally a working professional who doesn't live with their parents in an income bracket that permits maintaining blonde hair and owns nothing from Ikea.
I got tired of going home with people who keep their mattress on the floor so I got off TikTok and started dating cheugy
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Get the cheugy mug.basically cringe shit millennials would wear or use. stems from the rise of fast fashion post-recession which resulted in basic ass tumblr aesthetics (see "boho chic," "minimalist," "rocker chic," sorority girl, simply southern, etc.). examples: chevron print, that one lattice print, monograms, skinny jeans, colored skinny jeans, skater skirts, adidas superstars, making starbucks your whole personality, live laugh love, anything sorority/fraternity-associated, side parts, floppy hats, starbucks tumblers, bandage dresses, catchphrases on everything, infinity scarves, galaxy print, excessive use of the colors mint and coral, big tote bags, that one Gucci belt, denim jackets, slogan tees, triangle bikinis, flower crowns, owls, mustaches, keep calm and ---, etc. etc. etc.
I love how Rachel thinks she did something with a plain white shirt, chunky boots, skinny jeans, a jacket, sunglasses, and a floppy hat. She's so cheugy.
by reeellliaaabbbllleee soouurce August 5, 2021
Get the cheugy mug.A very specific kind of not-being-trendy: usually refers to things a person wore in their pre-teen or teen years, and is considered out of style and kind of lame.
It has shifted to describe the kind of fashion that was present in the early 2010's: apparently skinny jeans scarred an entire generation of kids, because no one wants to be caught dead wearing them now.
It also apparently refers to the zillennials/millennials and their weird fashion sense, with their stupid clothes that date back to 8-10 years ago. Also thrifting is more popular than ever, so that is another reason why cheugy outfits seem to be everywhere.
It has shifted to describe the kind of fashion that was present in the early 2010's: apparently skinny jeans scarred an entire generation of kids, because no one wants to be caught dead wearing them now.
It also apparently refers to the zillennials/millennials and their weird fashion sense, with their stupid clothes that date back to 8-10 years ago. Also thrifting is more popular than ever, so that is another reason why cheugy outfits seem to be everywhere.
Sarah: Why are you still wearing those old ass skinny jeans they're so cheugy
Martha: I'm not throwing away a nice pair of jeans that have lasted me years, who cares
Martha: I'm not throwing away a nice pair of jeans that have lasted me years, who cares
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