cheap thrill
Something simple and inexpensive done for pleasure.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Buying a new magazine is a cheap thrill for me.”
“We went to the local carnival for a cheap thrill after a long week of work.”
“He sought a cheap thrill in the neon lights of the city, hoping to escape the monotony of his quiet life.”
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cheap drunk
Someone who is easily intoxicated.
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cheaper by the dozen
Handled more efficiently as a group, rather than individually.
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fold like a cheap suit
To give up easily; capitulate.
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hold cheap
To have a low esteem for (someone or something); to hold in contempt; to look down upon.
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play it cheap
To be frugal or stingy.
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talk is cheap
It is easy to make boastful or unrealistic statements which are not supported by actions or evidence.
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thrill kill
An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experience.
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thrill killer
A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.
Last updated August 10, 2026