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el cheapo

adjective

(ˌ)el-ˈchē-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce el cheapo (audio)
Definition of el cheaponext
1
as in cheap
costing little took an el cheapo vacation, staying at a friend's cabin the whole time

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2
as in terrible
of low quality he bought el cheapo sneakers from someone on a street corner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for el cheapo
  1. cheap
  2. terrible
  3. reasonable
  4. poor
  5. inexpensive
  6. bad
  7. affordable
  8. inferior
Adjective
  • As the currency appreciates, imports — which play a significant role in the economy — become cheaper.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • About seven months ago, the average 30-year mortgage rate briefly dipped below 6% for the first time in years, prompting hopes that cheaper borrowing would finally unfreeze the housing market.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • After a terrible start in Week 1, Denver’s stingy defense returned to form.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, Håkan is forced to participate in this omnipresent bloodshed, at a terrible cost to his soul and his reputation.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • No reasonable person looking at her case would have called her a threat to anyone.
    — Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Defense lawyer Dameka Davis told the jury prosecutors failed at the first task of a murder trial — to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim was dead.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Because of the drought, woodland deer food is not abundant in most of the state this year, and what exists is in poor condition with low nutritional value.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Maracana's turf has been a concern for almost two weeks due to its poor shape amid a long season in Brazilian soccer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • On a chemical level, alcohol is a very effective and relatively inexpensive extractor of flavor; water is simply unable to do the same job.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • From decorative rugs and pillows to throws and wreaths, the options are endless for easy and inexpensive ways to transform your space.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • This problem will only get worse, with new cancer cases projected to increase 67% by 2050.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In a world where true-crime shows of both the fictional and nonfictional variety run rampant on our screens, that’s probably not a bad corporate strategy.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • Ananias Ocampo, 82, has been able to remain in the neighborhood through an affordable housing program for older adults.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Kate Middleton has become famed for her ability to mix high-end and affordable brands—as well as her ability to effortlessly swap between elevated red carpet looks and surprisingly relaxed ensembles.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • The same can be said for TCU’s offense as well after the past two games against inferior opponents.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Beating the Titans on the road in Week 1 proved the Jets can take care of business against an inferior opponent.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of inferior
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“El cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/el%20cheapo. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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