Inexpensive; tawdry (5)

I believe the answer is:

cheap

This clue is a double definition.

'inexpensive' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'tawdry' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for cheap that I've seen before include "Of very poor quality" , "not doing much damage" , "Not expensive - trashy" , "Contemptible" , "Budget -cheesy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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