Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dirt-cheap
Adjective
/ˈdɜrt ˌʧip/
Definition
Extremely inexpensive or low in cost.
Examples
- They sold the old furniture at dirt-cheap prices during their garage sale.
- With some effort, he found a dirt-cheap hotel for his travels.
- Those shoes were dirt-cheap, but they lasted for years!
Meaning
The term ‘dirt-cheap’ is used to describe something that is available for a very low price, suggesting that it costs less than it reasonably should, much like dirt, which is very cheap to obtain.
Synonyms
- Inexpensive
- Cheap
- Low-cost
- Bargain
- Affordable
