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catchpenny

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catch·pen·ny  (kchpn, kch-)
adj.
Designed and made to sell without concern for quality; cheap.
n.
A cheap item.
catchpenny [ˈkætʃˌpɛnɪ]
adj
(Business / Commerce) (prenominal) designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality catchpenny ornaments
n pl -nies
(Business / Commerce) an item or commodity that is cheap and showy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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"
Translations
catchpenny [ˈkætʃˌpenɪ] ADJ → llamativo(y barato), hecho para venderse al instante
catchpenny solution → solución f atractiva(pero poco recomendable)


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