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bargain–basement
adjective bar·gain–base·ment \ˈbär-gən-ˈbās-mənt\
of a price : very low
: having a low price or cost and often having poor quality
Full Definition of BARGAIN-BASEMENT
1
: of inferior quality or worth
2
: markedly inexpensive <bargain–basement rates>
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First Known Use of BARGAIN-BASEMENT
1948
Related to BARGAIN-BASEMENT
- Synonyms
- affordable, bargain-basement, budget, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price [chiefly British], cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable
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