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dime–store
adjective \ˈdīm-ˌstȯr\
: poor or inferior in quality
Full Definition of DIME-STORE
1
: inexpensive <dime–store perfume>
2
: tawdry, second-rate <dime–store philosophy>
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First Known Use of DIME-STORE
1938
Related to DIME-STORE
- Synonyms
- affordable, bargain-basement, budget, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price [chiefly British], cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable
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