First Known Use: 1967
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el cheapo
adjective \(ˌ)el-ˈchē-(ˌ)pō, ˈel-\
Definition of EL CHEAPO
: cheap 3a, b
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Origin of EL CHEAPO
Spanish el the + English cheap + Spanish -o (masculine noun ending)
Related to EL CHEAPO
- Synonyms
- affordable, bargain-basement, budget, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price [chiefly British], cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, cheap, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable
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