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
  • Taylor Farms says 40% of salad kits sold at grocery stores come from the company, giving it a massive role in supplying a convenient and cheap vegetable option for many shoppers.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Successful validation Sodium is cheap, abundant, and chemically similar to lithium.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • The approach allows the Chinese Navy to expand its fleet quickly while continuing to use a ship design that is already established, relatively inexpensive, and easier to produce and maintain, reports the Global Times (GT).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no guarantee that someone else properly cleaned the piece, and the risk of an infection is greater than the reward of inexpensive undies.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • City officials say this boosts transparency, sets reasonable expectations and may deter people from repeatedly issuing the same complaint.
    — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of affordable

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“Cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapo. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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