Superlative form of cheepy; the cheapest, most shabby, or most prone to cutting corners.
From 'cheap' + superlative suffix '-est'. The modern usage emphasizes shoddy quality or stinginess rather than just low price.
Notice how 'cheap' shifted meaning—it originally meant 'good value,' but became an insult meaning 'worthless.' Language changes what words mean when society's values shift!
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