adverb
- in a manner that is somewhat cheap or inexpensive; at a relatively low cost
- in a manner that is of poor quality or lacking in value; in a shoddy or inferior way
Usage: informal; formed from the adjective 'cheapish' (somewhat cheap) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'
Usage: informal; often implies disapproval of low quality
Examples
- The furniture was made cheapishly and fell apart within a year.
- She furnished her apartment cheapishly while saving for a house.
- The movie was produced cheapishly, and it showed in every scene.
- He dressed cheapishly but always looked presentable.
- The restaurant served food that was prepared cheapishly, lacking flavor and care.