cheapo

/tʃiːpəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who often looks for the cheapest option, often to the point of being seen as frugal or stingy.

“She was accused of being a cheapo by always choosing the free samples instead of buying the full product.”

2. adjective

Excessively cheap or frugal, often to the point of being seen as stingy.

“He was a cheapo and always tried to find the cheapest way to travel, even if it meant taking a bus for 24 hours.”

Synonyms

  • frugal
  • penny-pincher
  • stingy

Antonyms

  • expensive
  • extravagant
  • generous