[also more chintzy; most chintzy] 1 US, informal a : not showing good taste : not tasteful or stylish
▪ The decorations were very chintzy. [=tacky]
b : poorly or cheaply done or made : of low quality
▪ chintzy toys ▪ a chintzy low-budget film 2 US, informal : not willing to spend money or give anything away : stingy or cheap
▪ The boss is chintzy about raises. 3 chiefly Brit : decorated in or covered with chintz
▪ a chintzy cottage ▪ chintzy furniture
▪ The decorations were very chintzy. [=tacky]
b : poorly or cheaply done or made : of low quality
▪ chintzy toys ▪ a chintzy low-budget film
▪ The boss is chintzy about raises.
▪ a chintzy cottage ▪ chintzy furniture







