单词 | chintzy |
释义 | chintzy (tʃɪntsi ) Word forms: chintzier, chintziest 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. |
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