March 15, 2017 Word of the Day
chintzier; chintziest
Chintzy plastic flowers
Definition of CHINTZY
[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 British : decorated in or covered with chintz
a chintzy cottage
chintzy furniture
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