chintzy

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈtʃɪnt.si/

Adjective

chintzy (comparative chintzier, superlative chintziest)

1. Of or decorated with chintz.
2. (figuratively) Tastelessly showy; cheap, gaudy, or tacky.

Related terms

• chintz
• chintzware

Adjective

chintzy (comparative chintzier, superlative chintziest)

1. (figuratively) Excessively reluctant to spend; miserly, stingy.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:stingy.

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