Synonyms for
Cheap
Definition
inexpensive; low in price
Synonyms & similar words
flash
gimcrack
tawdry
brassy
sleazy
chinchy
cheesy
flashy
inexpensive
trashy
tinny
bum
gaudy
crummy
chintzy
tacky
tatty
meretricious
loud
punk
garish
expensive
inexpensive
affordable
economical
low-cost
budget-friendly
competitive
reasonable
cut-rate
bargain-basement
discounted
marked-down
reduced
sale
underpriced
cost-effective
low-priced
thrifty
penny-pinching
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cheapskate
- cheap labor
- cheap shot
- cheap talk
- cheap thrills
- cheap seats
- cheap wine
Word family
Usage note
The word 'cheap' can have a negative connotation, implying poor quality or stinginess, in addition to its literal meaning of low price.
Example sentences
- I found a really cheap book at the thrift store.
- The food at that restaurant is always cheap and delicious.
- She bought a cheap toy for her little brother.
- I need to find a cheap apartment to rent.
- Don't buy the first thing you see, look around for something cheaper.
Quotes
Buy the best quality you can afford. Cheap is always expensive in the long run.
I'm not rich, I'm not poor; I'm just cheap!
I'm not cheap, I'm just old-fashioned.