cheap thrill
Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words
an easily obtained and superficial form of excitement
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- He used to get cheap thrills out of frightening the girl next door.
- Some people chase cheap thrills like speeding just to feel alive.
- Gossiping often provides a cheap thrill but can damage reputations.
- For him, a late-night snack was a cheap thrill after a long day.
- She found a cheap thrill in secretly reading celebrity gossip magazines.
- Don't confuse genuine happiness with the fleeting satisfaction of a cheap thrill.
- The prank offered a momentary cheap thrill, but the consequences were serious.
- Why settle for a cheap thrill when you can experience something truly profound?
- Many online games are designed to give players a constant stream of cheap thrills.
- He's always looking for a quick and cheap thrill to escape boredom.