How to Pronounce "chintzy"
word
ˈtʃɪntsi
CHINT-see
tʃˈɪntsi
chINT-see
Definition
Describes something or someone that is cheap, of poor quality, or unwilling to spend money. Can refer to objects that look tacky or people who are stingy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪntsi
British English
tʃˈɪntsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHINT-see
UK
chINT-see
Listen in Context
The hotel room looked very chintzy with its bright plastic chairs.
He left a chintzy tip at the restaurant.
This sweater feels chintzy and thin.
His birthday gift was pretty chintzy—just a keychain from the gas station.