chintzy

chintzy

adjective \ˈchin(t)-sē\

: not showing good taste : not tasteful or stylish

: poorly or cheaply done or made : of low quality

: not willing to spend money or give anything away : stingy or cheap

chintz·i·erchintz·i·est

Full Definition of CHINTZY

1

:  decorated with or as if with chintz

2

a :  gaudy, cheap <chintzy toys>

b :  stingy

— chintz·i·ness noun

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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

Related to CHINTZY

Synonyms

affordable, bargain-basement, budget, cheapie, cheapo, cheap, cut-price [chiefly British], cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable

Antonyms

costly, dear, deluxe, expensive, high, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey (also pricy), spendy [chiefly Northwest], valuable

Related Words

cheapish, moderate; discount, discounted, fire-sale, lowered, reduced; wholesale; valueless, worthless; supercheap, ultracheap

Near Antonyms

increased, inflated; exorbitant, extravagant, overpriced, prohibitive, prohibitory, steep, stiff, superexpensive, ultraexpensive, unreasonable; invaluable, priceless; luxurious