cheap
Translation
cheap, inexpensive, low-quality, stingy
Examples
This shirt was very cheap.
This shirt was very cheap.
The toy felt cheap and broke easily.
The toy felt cheap and broke easily.
He's too cheap to buy a new car.
He's too cheap to buy a new car.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) cheap to be inexpensive This shirt was very cheap.
a cheap ((noun)) a low-quality item It was a cheap plastic toy.
((be)) cheap ((with sth.)) to be stingy with (sth.) He's too cheap to buy a new car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inexpensive, affordable, low-cost; Antonyms: expensive, costly, dear
Etymology
From Old English 'cēap' meaning 'barter, purchase, trade'. Related to German 'kaufen' (to buy).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'cheep' sound a small bird makes – a small sound for a small price.