Synonyms for

Cheap

Adjective / tʃi:p / Another word for cheap — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

inexpensive; low in price

Synonyms & similar words

punk trashy flashy gimcrack brassy tinny bum flash inexpensive chinchy gaudy tatty sleazy cheesy expensive crummy garish chintzy loud meretricious tacky tawdry 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

inexpensive low-cost economical affordable

Informal

dirt cheap rock-bottom bargain steal

Literary

low-priced paltry

Antonyms

expensive costly dear pricey valuable exorbitant

Common collocations

  • cheapskate
  • cheap labor
  • cheap shot
  • cheap talk
  • cheap thrills
  • cheap seats
  • cheap wine

Word family

noun cheapness
adjective cheap
adverb cheaply

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

  1. I found a really cheap book at the thrift store.
  2. The food at that restaurant is always cheap and delicious.
  3. She bought a cheap toy for her little brother.
  4. I need to find a cheap apartment to rent.
  5. 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.

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