Synonyms for
Cheap
Definition
inexpensive; low in price
Synonyms & similar words
gimcrack
crummy
bum
flashy
chintzy
sleazy
meretricious
tawdry
tatty
trashy
expensive
flash
inexpensive
brassy
cheesy
punk
tinny
tacky
loud
chinchy
gaudy
garish
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.
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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.