be pricey
/biː ˈpraɪsi/phrase★Intermediate
informal
to cost a lot of money
New smartphones tend to be pricey.
New smartphones are usually expensive.
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Often used to describe things that are more expensive than expected or average.
Collocations
be a bit priceysomewhat expensivebe too priceytoo expensive
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
pricey for a reasonphrase
expensive but of high quality
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'be pricey' when describing something that is more expensive than usual or expected.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Formal Settings
'Be pricey' is informal. In formal contexts, use 'expensive' instead.
📖Word Origin
From 'price' (cost) + '-y' (suffix indicating state or quality).
📝Usage Notes
'Be pricey' is informal and often used in casual conversation to describe something that is expensive.
Word Breakdown
be
to exist in a certain state
verbpricey
expensive
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