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
  • Its latest pickup, the Ford Fathom, will cost a downright cheap $28,350, which should set it up to be a massive seller.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Which explains why even modern-day Russia has recently loaded up with the cheapest possible foreign labor from former Soviet satellite states.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Although premium rooms costing thousands of yuan lifted the averages, typical prices were far lower, with inexpensive options widely available in all three destinations.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The most common exterior fabric used is a sturdy canvas, but inexpensive nylon options are also available.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • The example demonstrates how an owner might maintain an attractive base rate while making a reasonable margin through relevant extras.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The three-prospect package going to the Tigers seems like a reasonable price for two months of a pitcher who underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow in May.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Ask the practical question, choose the affordable step, and let stability feel supportive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of affordable

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“Cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapo. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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