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cheap ass

American  
[cheep as] / ˈtʃip ˌæs /

noun

plural

cheap asses

  1. Slang. an overly stingy person, often one who relies on the money of others or who spends money on themselves while not being appropriately generous to others.

adjective

  1. Slang. (of a person) stingy or miserly, often in a way that damages their relationship with others.

  2. Slang. (of a thing) inexpensive and low-quality.

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