cheapie 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of cheapienext
as in cheap
costing little we'll crash in some cheapie motel room

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cheapie

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noun

as in bargain

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Recent Examples of cheapie
Noun
Then there’s season three, which feels like one of those particularly cruel straight-to-video cheapies. — Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024 Well, the Braves used the longball to win Game – but there wasn’t a cheapie in the bunch. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2020 Bart's homer against right-hander Luis Vasquez was not a Cactus League cheapie. — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 22 Feb. 2020 Christian Jones got a bit of a cheapie when he was called for roughing the passer on Bills quarterback Josh Allen that negated an interception, but Tracy Walker had a bad personal foul for hitting tailback Frank Gore out of bounds in the leg. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2019 Durable backpacks can cost $50 to $80, whereas the super cheapies may not make it through the first quarter of school. — Author: Laura Daily, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapie
  1. cheap
  2. bargain
  3. inexpensive
  4. buy
  5. reasonable
  6. steal
  7. affordable
  8. premium
Adjective
  • This is similar to what cruise lines do when moving ships between itineraries, often offering trips at a cheaper cost than traditional voyages.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Because they must be built out, rather than up, hyperscalers typically go to suburban or rural areas with relatively cheap land.
    — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheap
Noun
  • Sangare’s fast start to life at Brentford is a reminder that bargains exist further afield.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There’s something for everyone, from music lovers to bargain hunters, craft aficionados to car enthusiasts.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargain
Adjective
  • As a result, downside protection is inexpensive, according to Citadel's Rubner.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its architecture could contribute to future efforts involving inexpensive rockets produced in much larger quantities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Noun
  • Bernstein raised its Affirm price target to $110 from $100, pointing out that the buy now, pay later company keeps beating high expectations.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Remember—the best buys will only last as long as the holiday weekend does.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of buy
Adjective
  • Taxpayers may qualify for relief due to a good compliance history, reasonable cause, or a statutory exception.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • He’s also pushed to make sure The Gilded Age returned with new seasons as soon as was reasonable (those fancy parties and elaborate sets take time) and is looking to return Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on an annual basis.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Noun
  • Take advantage of Amazon’s end-of-season steals and treat yourself to a new garden kneeler and gardening tool set.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The suggestion was meant as retaliation for Chisholm’s steals.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of steal
Adjective
  • Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of affordable
Noun
  • Through the marketplace, the average unsubsidized premium for a benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old consumer is $625 per month, according to KFF.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Work-life balance has become a major priority for Gen Z, with young workers increasingly placing a premium on maximizing time away from their jobs—even ranking it above pay in some surveys.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of premium

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“Cheapie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapie. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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