noun
- plural of cheap; things that are inexpensive or of low cost
Usage: informal; often used in the phrase 'on the cheap' meaning at low cost
verb
- third-person singular present tense of 'cheap'; to make or become cheap or cheaper
Usage: archaic or rare; not commonly used in modern English
Examples
- She always looks for cheaps at the thrift store.
- He got the furniture on the cheap by buying floor models.
- The store advertises cheaps every weekend.
- You can find good cheaps during the holiday sales.
- They managed to furnish their apartment with cheaps from various discount retailers.