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单词 chintzy
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chintzy

(tʃɪntsi)
1. adjective
Something that is chintzy is decorated or covered with chintz.
[British]
...chintzy armchairs.
2. adjective
If you describe something as chintzy, you mean that it is showy and looks cheap.
[mainly US, disapproval]
...a chintzy table lamp.
3. adjective
You can describe someone as chintzy if they are mean and seem to spend very little money compared with other people.
[US, informal, disapproval]
I knew I couldn't afford one of their fabled handbags on my chintzy budget.

chintzy in British English

(ˈtʃɪntsɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: chintzier or chintziest
1. 
of, resembling, or covered with chintz
2.  British informal
typical of the decor associated with the use of chintz soft furnishings, as in a country cottage

chintzy in American English

(ˈtʃɪntsi)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈchintzier or ˈchintziest
1. 
like chintz
2.  US, Informal
cheap, stingy, mean, petty, etc.
Word origin
chintz + -y3: from the sleazy quality of some chintz fabrics

Examples of 'chintzy' in a sentence
chintzy

`Oh, yes, they cram them in where they can when they do these chintzy conversions.
Forbes, Bryan A SONG AT TWILIGHT (1999)
Its foyer was deeply carpeted and bright with chintzy furniture and massive floral arrangements.
West, Charles STAGE FRIGHT (1999)
The Prime Minister received him in a comfortable, rather chintzy sitting-room.
Brandon, Ruth LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE (1999)
And he wants you to order whatever you like, so don't hurt his feelings by being chintzy.
Susan Elizabeth Phillips LADY BE GOOD (1999)
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