Definition of Cornball

1. Noun. (US informal) An unsophisticated person. ¹

2. Noun. Something excessively corny. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cornball

1. a hick [n -S] - See also: hick

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cornball

corn sugar
corn sugars
corn syrup
corn syrups
corn tash
corn thistle
corn thistles
corn whiskey
corn whisky
cornacre
cornacres
cornage
cornages
cornamute
cornamutes
cornball (current term)
cornbind
cornbraid
cornbraided
cornbraiding
cornbraids
cornbrash
cornbread
cornbreads
corncake
corncakes
corncob
corncobs
corncockle

Literary usage of Cornball

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. My Tiny Life: Crime and Passion in a Virtual World by Julian Dibbell (1998)
"Yes, I know it's cornball. But I'm afraid it's true. Of all the possible motivations I have subsequently sifted through, ..."

2. What to Eat and why by George Carroll Smith (1915)
"If constipated, a cornball, some popcorn or bees' honey may be taken. 9.30 PM One glass of warm milk. Eat small meals. Avoid skins and seeds. ..."

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