cheap
Translation
inexpensive, low-cost, poor quality, stingy
Examples
This book is very cheap.
This book is very cheap.
The furniture looks cheap and nasty.
The furniture looks cheap and nasty.
That was a cheap trick to play.
That was a cheap trick to play.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is cheap (sth.) is inexpensive This book is very cheap.
((sth.)) looks/feels cheap (sth.) is of poor quality The furniture looks cheap and nasty.
a cheap ((sth.)) a despicable (sth.) That was a cheap trick to play.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inexpensive, affordable, budget; Antonyms: expensive, costly, dear
Etymology
From Old English 'cēap' meaning 'barter, purchase', related to German 'kaufen' (to buy).
Memory Tips
Be careful: 'cheap' can mean inexpensive (neutral) or poor quality (negative).