cheap thrill

Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words

an easily obtained and superficial form of excitement

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Examples (10)

  • 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.