chintzy
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chintzy

adjective \ˈchin(t)-sē\
chintz·i·erchintz·i·est

Definition of CHINTZY

1
: decorated with or as if with chintz
2
a : gaudy, cheap <chintzy toys>
b : stingy
chintz·i·ness noun

Examples of CHINTZY

  1. The boss is chintzy about raises.
  2. <for the party I want chintzy plates that we can throw away afterward>

First Known Use of CHINTZY

1851

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