as in cheap
costing little
I picked up a cheapo souvenir watch as gag gift
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Recent Examples of cheapo
Headphone amplifiers take the signal from your DAC and amplify it with better overall fidelity than the cheapo amps found in most personal electronics.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 15 Sep. 2024
Well, at least now, Chanel and Master & Dynamic have stepped into the fray, offering a chic option for those growing weary of their impossible cleverness of juxtaposing stylish clothes while rocking cheapo headphones.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2024
The attention to design detail translates into the software, which looks unique and is just plain fun to use—rare qualities in a cheapo device.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Aug. 2024
Enlarge / Two cheapo Intel mini PCs, a Raspberry Pi 5, and an Xbox controller for scale.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2024
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 15 Sep. 2024
Well, at least now, Chanel and Master & Dynamic have stepped into the fray, offering a chic option for those growing weary of their impossible cleverness of juxtaposing stylish clothes while rocking cheapo headphones.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2024
The attention to design detail translates into the software, which looks unique and is just plain fun to use—rare qualities in a cheapo device.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Aug. 2024
Enlarge / Two cheapo Intel mini PCs, a Raspberry Pi 5, and an Xbox controller for scale.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapo
Adjective
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Tesla troubles: Amid tough year, Tesla releases a new, cheaper version of the Model Y Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y a good SUV to get?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Residents near her office at Alhambra Boulevard and Q Street compete to get cheaper parking that doesn’t charge at an hourly rate.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Providing access to very basic cooling measures is an overall inexpensive way to keep people safe and has the side benefit of economic efficiency.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive, plastic stakes lack durability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to reconsider whether the shooting was reasonable under the lengthier timeframe that must be considered.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Both models are affordable for the segment and are appealing to drivers in their own ways.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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To spruce up your starter home's exterior appearance, stick to making small, affordable changes.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapo. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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