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chintzy

/ˈtʃɪnt.si/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Of or decorated with chintz.
  2. Tastelessly showy; cheap, gaudy, or tacky.
  3. Excessively reluctant to spend; miserly, stingy.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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