Definition Synonyms
Definition of cheap - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
costlow in price, not expensive
- I found a cheap phone online..
2.
qualityof poor quality or shoddy
- The toy broke because it was cheap.
3.
businessUK stingy or excessively frugalUK
- He is too cheap to buy gifts.
4.
behaviorUS lacking dignity or decencyUS
- His remarks were considered cheap..
5.
unfair tacticunderhand or unfair in a game
- Using that move was a cheap trick.
6.
financeTECH. trading at a low price in financeTECH.
- The stock is considered cheap now.
7.
technologyTECH. US taking little system time in computingTECH. US
- This program is cheap on resources.
Adverb
businessat very little cost
- She bought the dress cheap at the sale.
Expressions with cheap
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date that costs little money
We went for a walk in the park, it was a cheap date.
spend less money, sometimes harming quality
They cheap out and buy the lowest quality supplies.
unfair remark targeting someone's vulnerability
His comment about her past was a cheap shot.
short excitement from something fun and not expensive
He watched horror movies for a cheap thrill.
deceitful action to trick someone, often in business
He used a cheap trick to sell the fake watch.
in a way that is easy to understand
He explained the concept for the cheap seats so everyone could follow.
costs a lot of money or resources
Quality education doesn't come cheap.
at a low cost or price
They traveled around Europe on the cheap.
selling large amounts of goods at low prices to increase sales
The store's motto is to pile it high, sell it cheap to attract customers..
inexpensive but pleasant or satisfactory
We stayed in a cheap and cheerful hotel.
inexpensive and of poor quality
The toy was cheap and nasty, breaking easily.
costs very little money, often surprisingly affordable
These shoes are cheap as chips!
costing very little money, extremely inexpensive
These shoes are cheap as dirt.
used humorously to say something is very expensive
This watch is cheap at half the price, really costly!
considered a good deal despite the cost
The concert tickets were cheap at the price.
very good value even if the cost was much higher
This phone is cheap at twice the price!
sell many items at low prices to attract customers
The store decided to pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap to boost sales.
perform or act to please a broad, less critical audience
The comedian tends to play to the cheap seats during his shows.
high quality items usually cost more money
Remember, quality doesn't come cheap when buying a new car.
words are easy, actions are harder
He promised to help, but talk is cheap.
talking is easy but actions show true intentions
He promised to help, but words are cheap.
purchase low-priced items to sell at higher prices
He aims to buy cheap sell dear in the stock market.
give up easily under pressure or difficulty
He tends to fold like a cheap suit when things get tough.
fail easily under pressure or scrutiny
The plan collapsed like a cheap suit under questioning.
Origin of cheap
Old English, ceap (bargain)
Terms with cheap included in their meaning
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small cheap
small and economical
cost-effective
cheap and efficient, offering good value for money
business
at a reduced or cheap price
deal shopping
hobby of finding and buying cheap deals
style
cheap or of poor quality
market
outdoor market selling cheap second-hand goods
cheap seats
travel by airplane in economy class
cheap sale
sell something very cheaply
genre
popular stories with sensational or shocking subjects, often in cheap magazines
worthless
cheap and inferior of no value
tacky
cheap and morally inferior in taste or style
products
cheap and basic, lacking advanced features
accommodation
cheap motel in poor condition
quality
cheap or poorly made
cheap alcohol
cheap and better for recipes than drinking
affordability
very cheap or inexpensive
cooking
cheap wine used in cooking recipes
cheap
inexpensive and not valuable
appearance
looks attractive but is cheap or lacks real value
cheap
at a very low price or cost
cost
very cheap or inexpensive in cost
diner
small cheap restaurant serving simple or fried food
cheap wine
inexpensive table wine sold in a large glass jug
art
describes art or style seen as cheap or in bad taste
Examples of cheap in a sentence
The store offers cheap deals every weekend. The cheap fabric tore easily after one wash. His shoes looked cheap and fell apart quickly. She is so cheap that she reuses tea bags. They called him cheap for not tipping the waiter. Her actions were seen as cheap by her peers.
The joke he made was cheap and offensive. That cheap foul ruined the final minute. The coach warned the players against cheap shots. Investors are buying because the bonds are cheap. The currency is cheap compared to last year. The algorithm is designed to be cheap in execution. This software runs cheap on older hardware. He managed to travel cheap by booking in advance. They got the furniture cheap from a clearance sale.
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- French:bon marché, à moindre coût, ...
- German:billig, minderwertig, ...
- Italian:economico, a poco prezzo, ...
- Spanish:económico, a bajo precio, ...
- Portuguese:barato, a preço baixo, ...
- Chinese:便宜, 便宜地, ...
- Japanese:安い, 安く, ...
- Arabic:رَخِيص, بِرُخْص, ...
- Hebrew:זוֹל, בְּזוֹל, ...
- Russian:недорогой, дёшево, ...
- Ukrainian:дешевий, дешево, ...
- Hindi:सस्ता, बहुत सस्ते में, ...
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