Meaning
Used to describe something that has a low price.
Cultural Background
Calling someone 'cheap' is an insult, meaning they are stingy with money. Sometimes 'cheap' is used to describe someone's behavior as tacky or lacking class.
Use with caution
Don't call a person cheap unless you want to insult them.
Meaning
Used to describe something that has a low price.
Use with caution
Don't call a person cheap unless you want to insult them.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
The shirt was only $5. It was very ______.
Cheap describes a low price.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesThe shirt was only $5. It was very ______.
Cheap describes a low price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's neutral when talking about price, but negative when talking about quality.
Related Phrases
Dirt cheap
similarExtremely cheap