cheapquel
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.