Chintzy Meaning in English
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释义
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.
用法与细微差别
'Chintzy' is informal and often mildly negative. Used for both cheap-looking things ('chintzy decorations') and stingy behavior ('a chintzy tip'). Usually not used for truly expensive items regardless of appearance. Avoid in formal situations.
例句
The hotel room looked very chintzy with its bright plastic chairs.
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He left a chintzy tip at the restaurant.
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This sweater feels chintzy and thin.
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His birthday gift was pretty chintzy—just a keychain from the gas station.
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You don’t have to buy the most chintzy snacks for the party—let’s get something nice!
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Those chintzy decorations make the room look tacky, not festive.
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