cheap
/t͡ʃiːp/ · cheap
noun
- Trade; traffic; chaffer; chaffering. The market was a hub of cheap, with merchants haggling over prices.
- A market; marketplace. The city's cheap was famous for its exotic spices and textiles.
- Price. The cheap of the item was lower than expected.
verb
- To trade; traffic; bargain; chaffer; ask the price of goods; cheapen goods. The merchant cheaped his goods to attract more customers.
- To bargain for; chaffer for; ask the price of; offer a price for; cheapen. She cheaped for the dress, trying to get the best deal.
- To buy; purchase. I cheaped the book online and had it delivered to my doorstep.
adjective
- Low and/or reduced in price. The cheap hotel was a great option for budget travelers.
- Of poor quality. The cheap food at the food truck was not very appetizing.
- Of little worth. The cheap gift was not well-received by the recipient.
adverb
- Cheaply. She cheaply decorated her room with second-hand furniture.
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Did you know? The word 'cheap' has a long history of being associated with trade and commerce, dating back to the Old English period. In modern times, it is often used to describe something that is low in price, but may also imply a lack of quality or worth.