as in cheap
costing little
we'll crash in some cheapie motel room
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Recent Examples of cheapie
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
Then there’s season three, which feels like one of those particularly cruel straight-to-video cheapies.
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Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2024
Well, the Braves used the longball to win Game – but there wasn’t a cheapie in the bunch.
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Gabe Lacques,
USA TODAY,
6 Oct. 2020
Bart's homer against right-hander Luis Vasquez was not a Cactus League cheapie.
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Henry Schulman,
SFChronicle.com,
22 Feb. 2020
Christian Jones got a bit of a cheapie when he was called for roughing the passer on Bills quarterback Josh Allen that negated an interception, but Tracy Walker had a bad personal foul for hitting tailback Frank Gore out of bounds in the leg.
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Dave Birkett,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Aug. 2019
Durable backpacks can cost $50 to $80, whereas the super cheapies may not make it through the first quarter of school.
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Author: Laura Daily,
Anchorage Daily News,
11 Aug. 2019
Noun
From January through April came films with no clear audience: horror cheapies, Oscar leftovers, prestige misfires.
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Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
Then there’s season three, which feels like one of those particularly cruel straight-to-video cheapies.
—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2024
Well, the Braves used the longball to win Game – but there wasn’t a cheapie in the bunch.
—
Gabe Lacques,
USA TODAY,
6 Oct. 2020
Bart's homer against right-hander Luis Vasquez was not a Cactus League cheapie.
—
Henry Schulman,
SFChronicle.com,
22 Feb. 2020
Christian Jones got a bit of a cheapie when he was called for roughing the passer on Bills quarterback Josh Allen that negated an interception, but Tracy Walker had a bad personal foul for hitting tailback Frank Gore out of bounds in the leg.
—
Dave Birkett,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Aug. 2019
Durable backpacks can cost $50 to $80, whereas the super cheapies may not make it through the first quarter of school.
—
Author: Laura Daily,
Anchorage Daily News,
11 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapie
Adjective
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The revolution won’t come cheap.
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Across six online experiments, the researchers showed participants a cheaper lower-quality item such as a sweater alongside a pricier higher-quality version.
Noun
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Some concerts will be a bigger bargain than others.
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.
Adjective
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The Yeatman runs an inexpensive shuttle down the hill to Porto—a welcome service since this is not an easy city to drive in.
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The primary benefit of Target Circle 360 is same-day delivery from Target and other local stores, as well as fast and inexpensive shipping.
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Following the launch, Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney reiterated a buy rating on META with a price target of $930.
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Post intact materials for free pickup in your neighborhood’s buy-sell-trade group or inquire about donating them to a charity such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Adjective
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
Noun
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This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
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Attachments aside, the vacuum as a whole is a steal for the price.
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The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
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Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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As part of the overall budget negotiations, lawmakers agreed to delay some healthcare cuts that would have required monthly premiums for immigrants and eliminated dental care.
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“Cheapie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapie. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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