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Slang

el cheapo

This page is about the slang term el cheapo

Meaning

very cheap

For example

  • We always stay in those el cheapo motels because all we need is somewhere to sleep. Why pay more just for a bed?

  • Sophie won't fly on those el cheapo airlines. She doesn't think they're safe.

Quick Quiz

You should go to an el cheapo restaurant if you want to

a. eat Mexican food

b. save your money

c. spend a lot
a) eat Mexican food b) save your money c) spend a lot

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Contributor: Matt Errey