a. Somewhat cheap.
1828. R. Trotter, in Kent & Essex Mercury, 19 Feb., 3/2.
Though my favrite dish be cheapish, | |
Who my simple wants shall foil? | |
Deem me churl, or call me sheepish, | |
Let me see my mutton broil! |
1872. Howells, Their Wedd. Journ., 26. Even these had a certain careworn and guilty air, as if they knew themselves to be cheapish boarding-houses or furnished lodgings for gentlemen, and were trying to hide it.