cheapo

adjective

\ ˈchē-(ˌ)pō

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Definition of cheapo

: cheap

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I picked up a cheapo souvenir watch as gag gift.

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And while cheapo cotton brief packs and more luxe designer pairs were once the only options, many alternative underwear brands have emerged, marketing briefs with a gently feminist spin. — Lane Florsheim, WSJ, "We Tried 101 Pairs of ‘Everyday’ Women’s Underwear—Here Are the Best," 19 Apr. 2018 When a cheapo Presley velvet painting was found as wall decor, a tradition of celebrating love for Elvis was born and has lasted 36 years. — Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "Dress up for Elvis Presley's birthday and get free food at Chuy's next week," 2 Jan. 2018 In 1965, Reed was working at Pickwick Records, a cheapo label that made dance records. — Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, "Lou Reed’s Archive, Coming to the New York Public Library," 2 Mar. 2017 The whole sheet is made out of acrylic resin (giving it’s papery cheapo appearance) and has a diameter of 0.1 mm. — Jose Fermoso, WIRED, "A Full Wall of E-Ink Paper Debuts in Japan," 4 Nov. 2008 Perceived quality on the interior moves up by a couple of notches when compared to the Outlander, and a couple of dozen notches over the cheapo cabin of the Outlander Sport. — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, "2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross," 26 June 2017 For him, the cheapo children’s show Brigsby Bear (not quite H.R. Pufnstuf, not quite Teletubbies; more like The Great Space Coaster) is more like a religion. — Jordan Hoffman, VanityFair.com, "Brigsby Bear Is the Feel-Good Kidnapping Movie of the Year," 27 Jan. 2017 For him, the cheapo children’s show Brigsby Bear (not quite H.R. Pufnstuf, not quite Teletubbies; more like The Great Space Coaster) is more like a religion. — Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, "Brigsby Bear Is the Feel-Good Kidnapping Movie of the Year," 27 Jan. 2017

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