Cheapo

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːpəʊ

Origin

cheap + -o

Full definition of cheapo

Adjective

1. (slang) Inexpensive and of poor quality.They wanted crystal champagne glasses for the party but the caterers provided cheapo plastic cups instead.

Synonyms

• cheap, cheapie

Noun

1. (slang) A person who is stingy, a cheapskate.
2. (chess) A primitive trap, often set in the hope of swindling a win or draw from a losing position.

Synonyms

• cheapie, piker, skinflint, tightwad