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
  • But the breaking point came when his wife refused to let their young children near any of his half-century-old vehicles, which lacked air bags and the safety features standard in even the cheapest modern cars.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • As launch gets cheaper and hardware more standardized, companies can reach into space without having to master or even own the hardware.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • But Bronc’s upstairs is a haven for burgers and an inexpensive Exchange Avenue meal.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Among the most promising candidates are lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, which offer significantly higher theoretical energy density while relying on sulfur—an abundant and inexpensive material.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Still, Adams is frustrated there are not more reliable and affordable options.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of affordable

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“Cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapo. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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