Cheapquel

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
A low-budget sequel. derogatory, slang
"This was by no means a Disney "cheapquel," and it's amazing just how far the old "House of Animation" has let the ball drop on "2-D" animation -- only to have it picked up by the crew at Dreamworks.^([sic])"

Example

"This was by no means a Disney "cheapquel," and it's amazing just how far the old "House of Animation" has let the ball drop on "2-D" animation -- only to have it picked up by the crew at Dreamworks.^([sic])"

Etymology

Blend of cheap + sequel.

Related phrases

low budget

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