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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
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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
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