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cheap

1 of 2adjective
/tʃip/
Forms:cheaper,cheapest
1

having a low price

A1
  • He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation.
  • The store sells clothes that are stylish but cheap.
  • The hotel room was cheap, but it lacked amenities.
  • The restaurant serves delicious food at cheap prices.
  • The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale.
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2

having low quality or durability

  • The cheap fabric started to tear after a few uses.
  • She bought a cheap phone that didn't last long.
  • His cheap watch broke after only a few weeks of wear.
  • The cheap materials used in the construction caused the building to deteriorate quickly.
  • They regretted buying cheap furniture because it wasn't durable.
3

unwilling to spend money

  • He's too cheap to buy a proper gift for anyone.
  • His cheap behavior was noticeable when he always looked for the lowest-priced option.
  • The company's cheap practices often upset employees.
  • She can be cheap when it comes to tipping waitstaff.
  • Being cheap with tips can leave a bad impression on waitstaff.
4

deserving contempt or lacking in moral value

  • That was a cheap move to get ahead in the game.
  • His cheap behavior made everyone question his integrity.
  • She played a cheap trick to win the competition.
  • The politician was criticized for using cheap tactics to manipulate voters.
  • It was a cheap excuse to avoid responsibility for the mistake.