CHINTZY

cheap, chinchy, chintzy

(adjective) embarrassingly stingy

bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, punk, sleazy, tinny

(adjective) of very poor quality; flimsy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

chintzy (comparative chintzier, superlative chintziest)

Of or decorated with chintz.

(figuratively) Tastelessly showy; cheap, gaudy, or tacky.

Etymology 2

Adjective

chintzy (comparative chintzier or more chintzy, superlative chintziest or most chintzy)

(figuratively) Excessively reluctant to spend; miserly, stingy.

Synonyms

• See also stingy.

Source: Wiktionary



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In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.

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