Cheap

/tʃiːp/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Low in price; inexpensive.

I bought a cheap shirt at the thrift store.

Of poor quality or value.

The cheap furniture fell apart within a few months.

Obtained or done with little effort; readily available.

It was cheap to hire a local contractor for the renovations.

adverb

In a cheap manner.

He bought the tickets cheap at the last minute.

Middle English chep, from Old English cēap, meaning 'barter, trade.'

cheap at half the price

A phrase indicating that something is a good deal even when discounted.

cheap shot

An unfair or unethical action taken to gain an advantage.

cheap thrills

Pleasurable experiences that are inexpensive.

bargain

A good deal or purchase that is at a lower price than usual.

discount

A reduction in the usual cost or price of something.

promotional

Relating to promotions, typically offering lower prices.

Ape

He didn't want to go to that cheap restaurant.

A no-good person

He's a cheap who won't help anyone.