English · Slang Attested

cheapo

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Meaning · English

Inexpensive and of poor quality.

Where it’s used: Used American English

They wanted crystal champagne glasses for the party but the caterers provided cheapo plastic cups instead.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cheapo” mean?

Inexpensive and of poor quality.

Is “cheapo” formal or informal?

cheapo is generally slang.

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