cheapquel

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Meaning · English

A low-budget sequel.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

This was by no means a Disney "cheapquel," and it's amazing just how far the old "House of Animation" has let the ball drop on "2-D" animation -- only to have it picked up by the crew at Dreamworks.^([sic])

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 “cheapquel” mean?

A low-budget sequel.

Is “cheapquel” formal or informal?

cheapquel is generally derogatory, slang.