cheapo

Example Sentences

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Lee plays on a bit for cheapo opportunities, but is down four pawns and a piece after 37.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2022

Still, my oldest notebooks are cheapo, nasty spiral-bound ruled paper I bought at the drugstore for under a dollar.

From The Verge • Jan. 17, 2022

And in the long run I do not want to argue about his spending versus me being a cheapo.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2021

The original 1978 “Piranha” was a cheapo “Jaws” ripoff that director Joe Dante and screenwriter John Sayles turned into a wry parody.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2018

“Of course, that means that the ol’ cheapo won’t have to spend any money on your birthday.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy