CHINTZY


Meaning of CHINTZY in English

1.

Something that is ~ is decorated or covered with chintz. (BRIT)

...~ armchairs.

ADJ

2.

If you describe something as ~, you mean that it is showy and looks cheap. (mainly AM)

...a ~ table lamp.

ADJ disapproval

3.

You can describe someone as ~ if they are mean and seem to spend very little money compared with other people. (AM INFORMAL)

...disadvantages such as depending on ~ and humiliating public dole for income.

ADJ disapproval

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