catchpenny
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catch·pen·ny
(kăch′pĕn′ē, kĕch′-)adj.
Designed and made to sell without concern for quality; cheap.
n.
A cheap item.
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catchpenny
(ˈkætʃˌpɛnɪ)adj
(Commerce) (prenominal) designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality: catchpenny ornaments.
n, pl -nies
(Commerce) an item or commodity that is cheap and showy
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catch•pen•ny
(ˈkætʃˌpɛn i)adj.
made to sell readily at a low price; cheap; trashy.
[1750–60]
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Adj. 1. catchpenny - designed to sell quickly without concern for quality; "catchpenny ornaments"
cheap, inexpensive - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants"
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catchpenny
[ˈkætʃˌpenɪ] ADJ → llamativo (y barato), hecho para venderse al instantecatchpenny solution → solución f atractiva (pero poco recomendable)
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