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
  • By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time.
    Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The standard plan with ads costs $6.99/month, less than half the cost of the regular standard plan ($15.49/month), and much cheaper than the top-tier premium plan ($22.99/month).
    Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • So, the authors should consider plug-in hybrids as a reasonable interim step, while chargers move consumers to adapt to all-electric vehicles when more charging alternatives are available.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Its edges are quickly becoming dense suburban communities filled with residents seeking affordable housing and a reasonable commute to work in the state's largest cities.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Trump, for one thing, had a favorable set of issues behind him and the Republican Party: Biden had seen poor favorability and approval ratings throughout his term in office, despite scoring several legislative wins, including a bipartisan infrastructure deal that had previously eluded Trump.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Apparently, my daughter didn’t finish all of the food on her plate, and the mom felt that was incredibly rude and a sign of poor manners.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Get the full forecast here. 7 inexpensive DIY renovations When done correctly, simple modifications can significantly boost your property's value.
    Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Spanish retailer Mango offers an inexpensive set of two headbands or grab the lush cashmere scarf from White + Warren.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Zach Wilson’s younger brother settled in as the game progressed, but then threw a bad INT in the fourth to end Utah’s comeback attempt.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Wahl began the news conference by saying that the situation could have been much worse.
    NBC San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • His website connects him to an award-winning start-up called Tatami, specializing in affordable modular housing.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • One of the most important steps is to build more affordable housing.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • For example, girls and parents might notice inequities like girls’ playing fields being inferior to boys’ fields, a lack of money for transportation for girls to play, and ill-fitting uniforms or equipment, explains Issokson-Silver.
    Allison Torres Burtka, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The complaint alleges that Under Armour makes nearly all of its assortment for its factory stores exclusively for those stores, and that the items are inferior in quality to the goods sold in its regular stores and on its regular site.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of inferior
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