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.
—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
Noun
From January through April came films with no clear audience: horror cheapies, Oscar leftovers, prestige misfires.
—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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Their weekly grocery bill has dropped from the equivalent of about $400 to $267; fuel and public transport are 40% cheaper; and GP visits cost 25% less – with same-day appointments replacing week-long waits.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, some investment outfits have speculated that the Iran conflict presents an attractive buy-the-dip opportunity, with investors landing bargains at the height of geopolitical panic and (hopefully) seeing asset prices reinflate when the conflict ends in a month or so.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Styles rarely lives up to his end of the bargain.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The high volume of Iranian Shahed drone launches has drawn attention to the cost disparity between the relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft and the far more sophisticated air defense systems, such as Patriot missiles, used to intercept them.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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For photographers who want one kit that works day and night, a mirrorless camera, a fast wide-angle lens and a tripod form an excellent hybrid setup that’s inexpensive and portable.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plush Soft Double Seat Sofa Bed Furniture that pulls double duty is always a smart buy, which is why this sofa bed is at the top of our list.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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The former state senator paid for a seven-figure ad buy.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And since the liquor has a reasonable 17% ABV, even with a few ounces of sparkling wine, the Spa Spritz is a low-alcohol cocktail that won't drag you down the next morning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, Bale has a couple of nice moments as Mandras, a Greek fisherman who loses his fiancée (Penelope Cruz) to a mandolin-playing pacifist (Cage, of course) but, all told, is pretty reasonable about it.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jakucionis, 19, continued to impress with 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and 5-of-11 shooting on threes, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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At the plate, 29-year-old Jarren Duran racks up doubles, triples and steals.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Great Gear Swap will help make participating in sports affordable for families while helping the environment, Rubo said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Head Start is one of the only affordable child care options for kids with disabilities like Kailo, but funding freezes have led to major cuts to the program; and Brewer hopes someday Kailo's medical needs will be covered under Medicaid, but their waiver application was denied.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This popular travel blanket, which many flight attendants personally use, is made of premium microfleece that’s equal parts warm and lightweight.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Cheapie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapie. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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