chintzy

[ˈtʃɪntsi]

chintzy Definition

  • 1cheap and of poor quality
  • 2stingy or miserly

Using chintzy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chintzy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hotel room was decorated with chintzy curtains and bedspreads.

  • Example

    Don't be so chintzy with the tip!

  • Example

    I don't want to receive a chintzy gift for my birthday.

chintzy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chintzy

Antonyms for chintzy

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Summary: chintzy in Brief

The term 'chintzy' [ˈtʃɪntsi] refers to something that is cheap and of poor quality, or someone who is stingy or miserly. It is often used to describe tacky or shoddy things, such as 'The hotel room was decorated with chintzy curtains and bedspreads.' It can also be used to describe someone who is being stingy, like 'Don't be so chintzy with the tip!'