(US, food, historical) A poor quality processed cheese, similar to regular American cheese, produced and stored in the 1970s and 1980s from excess dairy milk production from dairy subsidies, created by the U.S.
(US, food, historical) A poor quality processed cheese, similar to regular American cheese, produced and stored in the 1970s and 1980s from excess dairy milk production from dairy subsidies, created by the U.S. government to support the milk industry, and for long term storage.
Eww, no. Don't be putting that government cheese on my sandwich! Give me the havarti!
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(internet slang, idiom) A portion of cheese given to a domestic animal such as a dog or cat, usually when the cheese is being brought out or prepared for human consumption.
(US) A hot dog with processed cheese spread on it.
(US) A canned spreadable processed cheese product, supplied in a pressurized canister similar to a whipped cream can.
(US, food, historical) provided to welfare and food stamp recipients in the United States during the 1980s and early 1990s (coming from such stocks).
Eww, no. Don't be putting that government cheese on my sandwich! Give me the havarti!
(US, hyperbole, humorous) Any inexpensive unexceptional cheese.
Eww, no. Don't be putting that government cheese on my sandwich! Give me the havarti!