"cheapquel" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cheapquels [plural]
Etymology: Blend of cheap + sequel Etymology templates: {{blend|en|cheap|sequel}} Blend of cheap + sequel Head templates: {{en-noun}} cheapquel (plural cheapquels)
  1. (derogatory, slang) A low-budget sequel. Tags: derogatory, slang Hypernyms: sequel
    Sense id: en-cheapquel-en-noun-8vH2sYPt Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Media

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