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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Adjective
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This means some fans will be watching Messi for as little as $4, which is a far cry from the cheapest seats being cast at $349 when the draw was made in December.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025 -
The index factors in basic leisure costs, such as cable and streaming subscriptions, and trips to the six movies and two MLB games per year in the cheap seats.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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And these are the same Oilers who, after a terrible 6-1 loss in Game 3 to the Panthers, overcame a three-goal deficit in Game 4 to even the series.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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For example, while the IRA rollback effort will inevitably mean a significant reduction in U.S. federal support for electric vehicles, nevertheless the adoption of EVs continued in Q1 even despite a terrible quarter for the U.S.’s leading brand (Tesla).—
Rob Day,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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In past decades, this stage was easy to spot: clashing colors, poor makeup attempts, and wardrobes inspired by favorite TV stars.—
Dia Gallo,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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Due to poor cell reception in the area, 911 calls kept dropping as witnesses scrambled to reach first responders.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Easy, inexpensive changes that prevent chronic low back pain can make a big difference, Haddadj said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Based on your expenditure per dollar of sales or profit, INTC stock appears inexpensive when contrasted with the broader market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are making the gap worse.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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By the nineteen-sixties, the hibakusha identity was established enough, and the condition of Korean survivors bad enough, that a transnational movement started to take shape.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Bryant says that these pieces are affordable, sentimental, and especially charming in kitchens or casual spaces.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Officials call it example for other towns CT suburb opens new affordable housing project.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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If college sports morph into inferior versions of the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB and other major pro leagues, college teams run the risk of resembling minor league squads that would generate much less revenue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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While North Korea's naval forces are widely seen as far inferior to those of its rivals, analysts say a destroyer equipped with modern missile and radar systems could still boost the North's offensive and defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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“El cheapo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/el%20cheapo. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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