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Cheap shot

Also called fighting dirty is an action or actions that are considered 'dirty,' deliberate, unnecessary or excessive because they are perceived as unethical, unfair, dishonest or a 'last ditch desperation move' ways for one to gain favor or the upper hand in a scenario for themselves or their cause as oppose to "taking the high road and fighting fair". These are aimed at something vulnerable, sensitive or unprepared for the damage.

These actions are usually considered to be easy, crafty ways to get a desired result and may involve breaking written and social rules or involving things that aren't even relevant to the issue at hand if convenient to quickly make things difficult for the opponent and 'take heat off themselves'. They may also be used when the user simply has no legitimate or fair moves, points or reasons to get their way and desired victory or glory or might not even deserve it, but to someone willing to use a cheap shot "a win is a win, even if everyone else thinks I'm a scumbag. They're just jealous!"
In Avatar the Last Airbender Azula zaps Aang in the back while in trance, nearly killing him and unknowingly nearly blocking him from ever being able to return to the Avatar State again. She later attempts to zap Katara while fighting Zuko, though Katara was not involved or on guard, but Zuko took the attack nearly to his heart which might have been fatal. Thus Azula assured herself victory over at least one of her enemies.

Ad hominem is considered a cheap shot in debate

Media using images or statements and taking them out of context for profit or attention or making libel can be considered use of cheap shots

Scratching, biting, hair-pulling, kicking males in the testicles and many "street fighting" techniques can be considered fighting dirty

Firing on unarmed people
by Maggie Fitzgerald June 28, 2011
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cheappuccino

Any of the wide variety of flavored coffee drinks offered at convenience stores such as Circle K or 7 Eleven that can be purchased for less than half the price of a Starbucks cappuccino.
Let's stop by the Circle K for some cheappuccinos tonight. It's gonna be freakin' cold, and all I've got is $1.25 in my wallet.
by TedMosbyIsNotAJerk.com August 30, 2010
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Dirty deeds done dirt cheap

1. AC/DC song

2. The stand from Jojo's bizarre adventure part 7

3. the act of sucking one's dick for a dollar
Funny Valentine: D4C
You, not a jojo fan: what
Funny Valentine: Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
by FireFlareion January 27, 2021
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cheapskate

A stingey person. Somebody who buys cheap in favour of higher quality or better stuff. Even though they might be able to afford the better. Perhaps ungenerously trying not to spend much on their friends. Not particularly offensive, and often intended to ridicule in a light hearted manner. North American origin (skate apparently meaning fellow).
You only got me a half pint - you cheapskate! (light ridicule)
Nice charity outfit you're wearing cheapskate! (mildly offensive)
by verseguru August 20, 2004
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Cheap Fuck (Cheapfuck)

Cheaper than a cheapass, and won't buy a god damn thing that's not 100% necessary.
Oh my god, cheapfuck! Buy some damn waffles! Oh damn, urbandictionary is making me use the exact word that I entered for definition. Here goes: Cheap Fuck (Cheapfuck)

There ya go bitches! :p
by ASS VAGINA FUCK March 19, 2011
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cheap bastard

A man usually of good socioeconomic status that never pays for jack. When on a date with a woman, he either makes her pay or takes her to a real cheap restaurant.
When they went out for a date, she decided not to see him again, because he was a cheap bastard.
by krock1dk@yahoo.com August 22, 2008
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Cheap guy

A male who can be pretentious, mean,rude, crude, immoral and talentless opportunist. Lives off the knowledge, beauty,labor and/or talent of others. But for some reason has an inflated sense of self-worth. Can either be wealthy or poor financialy. Financial wealth is not a factor. He usually achieves by backstabbing and scabbing to his benefit. Only does things that benefit himself in someway with little true regard for others. People always end up being burned or mishandled in the end by this person.
Father: I don't want you hanging around that Tom dude.

Daughter: He is not that bad. He drives a BMW and works as a broker.

Father: Any guy that takes a women to dinner and then a sex shop on a first date is a Cheap Guy!
by Fredge May 15, 2010
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