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chintzy

chintz·y [ chíntsee ] (comparative chintz·i·er, superlative chintz·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. penny-pinching: unwilling to spend or share money
He's so chintzy about money.

2. trashy: cheap and gaudy
Don't buy that chintzy suit; it'll fall apart the first time you have it cleaned.

3. U.K. fussy or quaint: describes a fussy, quaint, or would-be genteel style of decor ( informal )

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