American English
/ʧip̚/
One syllable.
Costing little money compared with other similar things.
Practice out loudCosting little money compared with other similar things.
We found a cheap flight to Chicago.
This phone plan is cheap.
Cheap can sound negative when it suggests poor quality. Use inexpensive when you want a more neutral word.
cheap flight · cheap hotel · cheap tickets · cheap clothes
cheap + noun
subject + be + cheap
Made with poor materials or having an unattractive, low-quality appearance.
The chair looks cheap, and one leg is loose.
This jacket feels cheap, but it was expensive.
cheap materials · cheap plastic · cheap-looking furniture
cheap + noun
subject + look/feel + cheap
Not willing to spend money, even when spending it would be reasonable.
My brother is cheap; he never pays his share.
Don't be cheap—leave the server a tip.
subject + be + cheap
subject + be + too cheap + to + verb
Unfair or hurtful, especially when used to gain an advantage.
That was a cheap thing to say.
The team used a cheap tactic to waste time.
cheap tactic · cheap remark · cheap attack
a cheap + noun
subject + use + a cheap + noun
At a low cost, usually by choosing simple or basic options.
We decorated the apartment on the cheap.
An unfair attack or criticism.
That comment about her job was a cheap shot.
A dishonest or unfair way of getting what you want.
Faking an injury was a cheap trick.