pricey
adjective (pricey, pricier, priciest)
Everyday
(informal) Pricey means expensive, costing a lot of money. tree →
In the lessons
In everyday talk and shopping problems it means something costs more than usual; it is a casual word. Phrases: a bit pricey, too pricey.
Examples
- That toy is a bit pricey. tree →
- Cinema snacks are really pricey. tree →
- The pricier trainers are not always better. tree →
- London is a pricey place to live. tree →
- It was the priciest ice cream in the shop. tree →
- Mum said the hotel was too pricey. tree →
Note
Informal. Also spelt «pricy». Comparatives: pricier, priciest. In maths problems «pricier» means costs more.
On Mova
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