I. ˈshē-(ˌ)shē also ˈchē-(ˌ)chē noun
Etymology: French
Date: 1908
1. : frilly or elaborate ornamentation
2. : affectation , preciosity
3. : chic
II. adjective
Date: 1926
1. : elaborately ornamented : showy , frilly
a chichi dress
2. : arty , precious
chichi poetry
3. : chic , fashionable
a chichi nightclub