cheapo

adjective

ˈchē-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce cheapo (audio)
Definition of cheaponext
as in cheap
costing little I picked up a cheapo souvenir watch as gag gift

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Recent Examples of cheapo Here are the 10 cheapo air trips for 2026, on average, for round-trip economy fares. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 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, 28 Feb. 2025 The drive-in and cheapo exploitation producer who made American International Pictures a true-blue calling card for earthy delights gave many future giants of the movies their start. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024 The key season here is 2026-27, when Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams would begin what are likely max or near-max extensions of their cheapo rookie deals, one year ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s deal becoming a supermax whopper in 2027-28. — John Hollinger, The Athletic, 19 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for cheapo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapo
  1. cheap
  2. inexpensive
  3. reasonable
  4. affordable
Adjective
  • The new buildings also provided cheaper housing options for Caracas workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Purchase inexpensive flowers from the grocery store, farmers market, big-box store, or florist, or clip blooms from your own garden.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • Enthusiasts and tinkerers alike are building their own versions using Open Source software and inexpensive hardware.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Just as reasonable public health officials had warned, measles is now finding vulnerable victims across the country.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.
    — Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Public school officials have said the decline is linked to fewer newly arriving immigrants from other countries, declining birth rates, and families leaving for more affordable places.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Abarca also wants to expand affordable housing options in Jackson County, invest in law enforcement and support local businesses.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of affordable

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“Cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapo. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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