cheapish

adjective

Definition of cheapishnext
as in inexpensive

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Recent Examples of cheapish There’s the cheapish and labor-intensive cooking at home and stretching leftovers, or the takeout/eating out experience that’s increasingly expensive. — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapish
  1. inexpensive
  2. cheap
  3. affordable
  4. low-end
  5. reasonable
  6. moderate
  7. chintzy
  8. cheapo
Adjective
  • The Pentagon has begun that process, deploying several relatively inexpensive anti-drone missile systems.
    — Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The casual restaurants serving simple, inexpensive meals, typically at a lunch counter, began emerging in the late 19th century.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • But that does not mean residents will suddenly see a cheaper water bill.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • His latest book, Three Tenses, a well as his Pulitzer Prize finalist Same Bed Different Dreams, are complex without resorting to gimmicks or cheap obfuscation that implies depth.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Berman has argued that the development is out of context and doubted the claims of affordable housing promised by the developer.
    — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The 660-square-foot Penthouse Suite is one of the smaller and more affordable options, where a family of four or fewer won’t feel short on space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • Its dual neodymium drivers deliver 12W of clear audio backed by proprietary BassUp processing to enhance low-end frequencies without distortion.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Powerdrift noted that Yamaha's skipped the variable valve actuation that delivered substantial low-end torque like with the smaller R15, in favor of more lively performance in the mid-high rev range.
    — Yamaha, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of low-end
Adjective
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Deadlocked jurors have deliberated seven days, with one panelist accused of misapplying reasonable doubt, exposing deep divisions over whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Villegas prevailed in a caustic primary over state lawmaker Jasmeet Bains, a moderate who was backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Each session was 60 minutes, with the actual exercise portion of the session done in about 20 minutes, with participants cycling hard and fast enough to get their heart rate into the moderate and vigorous zone.
    — Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of moderate
Adjective
  • This is the most colorful the Pro series has been in years, as Apple dialed down the titanium finish for a chassis almost as vibrant as the base-model iPhones, but without the chintzy, satin backside.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Sadly, that’s the stuff that makes all the good work done elsewhere seem chintzy or inadequate.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of chintzy
Adjective
  • Something around three years and $25 million, for instance, might be a nice way to bridge his cheapo deal for 2026-27 with his impending free agency afterward.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • The very top floor seemed to be more for students, offering cheapo meals to undergrads with empty pockets — beans on toast, chips on toast, that sort of thing.
    — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of cheapo

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