cheapjack

noun
cheap·​jack | \ ˈchēp-ˌjak How to pronounce cheapjack (audio) \

Definition of cheapjack

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a haggling huckster
2 : a dealer in cheap merchandise

cheapjack

adjective

Definition of cheapjack (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : being inferior, cheap, or worthless cheapjack movie companies
2 : unscrupulously opportunistic cheapjack speculators

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Examples of cheapjack in a Sentence

Adjective

a cheapjack little watch that I wear on camping trips

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In the basements and dive bars a very different sound was happening -- and not just the sound of bottles of cheapjack whiskey smashing against the walls. John Petkovic, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cinematheque to screen rare doc about Sex Pistols 1978 tour," 11 Jan. 2018

First Known Use of cheapjack

Noun

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for cheapjack

Noun

cheap + the name Jack

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