cheap

[tʃiːp]

cheap Definition

• 1. low in price; costing little money
• 2. of little worth because achieved in a discreditable way requiring little effort

Using cheap: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cheap" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I bought this shirt because it was cheap.

• Example

  The hotel was cheap, but the service was terrible.

• Example

  He has a cheap car that always breaks down.

• Example

  She got a cheap thrill from stealing the candy.

cheap Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cheap

• inexpensive
• economical
• affordable
• low-cost
• budget-friendly

Antonyms for cheap

• expensive
• costly
• pricey
• premium
• valuable

Phrases with cheap

• cheap shot

  an unfair or unsporting remark or action intended to harm someone

  Example

  His comment about her weight was a cheap shot.

• cheap and cheerful

  inexpensive and enjoyable despite being basic or unsophisticated

  Example

  We had a cheap and cheerful meal at the local diner.

• dirt cheap

  extremely inexpensive

  Example

  I found this dress for dirt cheap at the thrift store.

Origins of cheap

from Old English 'ceap', meaning 'bargain or sale'

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Summary: cheap in Brief

The term 'cheap' [tʃiːp] refers to something that costs little money or is of little worth due to being achieved in a discreditable way. It can describe anything from a low-cost shirt to a bargain hotel, as in 'I bought this shirt because it was cheap.' 'Cheap' also extends into phrases like 'cheap shot,' denoting an unfair or unsporting remark, and 'dirt cheap,' meaning extremely inexpensive.