Cheap out Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃip/ /ˈaʊt
CHEEP-owt
tʃˈiːp/ /ˈaʊt
CHEEP-owt
Definition
To avoid spending money, especially in a way that is selfish or results in lower quality. Often means choosing the cheapest option even when it is not the best.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes disapproving; used when someone saves money at the cost of quality or generosity. Collocates: 'don't cheap out on', 'he cheaped out and'. Not the same as being careful with money ('frugal').
Spanish: ahorrarse gastos - escatimar en gastosPortuguese (BR): economizar demais - fazer economia demaisPortuguese (PT): poupar demasiado - gastar o mínimo possívelChinese (Simplified): 吝啬省钱 - 不舍得花钱Chinese (Traditional): 吝嗇省錢 - 不捨得花錢Hindi: कंजूसी करनाArabic: يبخل - يقتصد أكثر من اللازمBengali: খরচ কমানোর জন্য বেশি হিসাবি হওয়াRussian: жадничать - экономить чрезмерноJapanese: けちるVietnamese: tiết kiệm quá mức - keo kiệtKorean: 지나치게 아끼다Turkish: aşırı cimrilik yapmak - ucuza kaçmakUrdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ بچت کرنا - کنجوسی دکھاناIndonesian: terlalu menghemat - pelit
Example Sentences
Don't cheap out on your shoes or your feet will hurt.
basic
He cheaped out and bought the cheapest laptop he could find.
basic
Many people cheap out on gifts during holidays.
basic
We shouldn't cheap out when it comes to safety equipment.
natural
They totally cheaped out on the decorations for the party.
natural
I regret cheaping out on my phone; it barely works.
natural