el cheapo

adjective

(ˌ)el-ˈchē-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce el cheapo (audio)
Definition of el cheaponext
1
as in cheap
costing little took an el cheapo vacation, staying at a friend's cabin the whole time

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2
as in terrible
of low quality he bought el cheapo sneakers from someone on a street corner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for el cheapo
  1. cheap
  2. terrible
  3. reasonable
  4. poor
  5. inexpensive
  6. bad
  7. affordable
  8. inferior
Adjective
  • The electric vehicle maker still is shooting for a launch of its cheaper vehicle in the first half of next year and other models later in the year, the bank said after the meeting with investor relations chief Travis Axelrod.
    Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And cheap, lower-tech methods of creating and disseminating false information have been extremely successful on their own.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Food is terrible, the vibe is off, absolutely trash.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • Additionally, offering a reasonable grace period can allow employees time to adapt to the new policy.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This is a reasonable request and a fair expectation.
    Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • So this poor kid [who finished in last], this single guy, for a year had to have a Fathead of his buddy in boxers, a giant life-size Fathead above his bed.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The cub was also hairless and found in poor condition.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Our favorite Christmas craft ideas are easy to make and only require a few simple and inexpensive supplies.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
  • But recently, the Mountain State has made headlines with its appeal to newcomers, especially retirees, who flock here to take advantage of affordable living and inexpensive real estate.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • If anything, the living conditions seemed to get worse.
    Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • While working as an advocate for victims of domestic violence herself, she was attacked by someone else’s abuser and her symptoms got worse, particularly trouble with her balance.
    Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • The facility will help Stellantis offer more affordable electric cars and SUVs, the company said in a statement.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
  • For starters, traveling to the Dominican Republic will soon become more affordable with Avelo’s newest seasonal service between Hartford and Punta Cana.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • One Czech general later recalled that Israel’s performance in that operation made the Soviet Union realize how inferior its technology was to its Cold War rivals.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Millions of Jews were murdered at those camps during the Holocaust, alongside political opponents of the Nazi regime and members of groups declared to be racially or biologically inferior, such as Roma and homosexuals.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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