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Definition of cheapo

cheapo

/ˈtʃiːpoʊ/
chea · po
Plural:cheapos
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cheapo Lexical Profile

cheapo Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Inexpensive and of noticeably inferior quality; shoddy.

Example

"The cheapo plastic headphones broke after only two days of use."

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• noun

1

A stingy or miserly person who dislikes spending money.

Example

"Don't be such a cheapo—leave the waiter a decent tip."

2

An inexpensive, poorly made item or product.

Example

"Instead of buying a reliable brand, he picked up a cheapo at the discount store."

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• Rhymes for cheapo

• Nearby Words

cheapish
cheaply
cheapness
cheapo
cheapskate
cheat
cheatable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheapo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheapo
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