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Definition of “chintzy”

chintzy (ˈtʃɪntsɪ )

Word forms: chintzier, chintziest

of, resembling, or covered with chintz
(British, informal) typical of the decor associated with the use of chintz soft furnishings, as in a country cottage

In the 1970s, we had brown sofas with orange cushions, while in the 1980s, we progressed to floral chintzy sofas.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

Its foyer was deeply carpeted and bright with chintzy furniture and massive floral arrangements.

West, Charles Stage Fright

Nothing chintzy or cheap looking ever pollutes the panorama of quality and class.

Toronto Sun (2003)

The Ascot Lodge is a small hotel offering a comfortable, if chintzy , stay.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

The Prime Minister received him in a comfortable, rather chintzy sitting-room.

Brandon, Ruth Left, Right and Centre

Then we head to the nearby chintzy Trident Villas and Hotel.

Misc (1995)

`Oh, yes, they cram them in where they can when they do these chintzy conversions.

Forbes, Bryan A Song at Twilight

`She was wearing some very chintzy frilly pink polyester thing that we couldn't wait to get her out of.

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