chinchy

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See also: chintzy

English

Etymology

From Middle English chynchy (miserly, stingy), from Middle English chinche (stingy, miserly; miser) +‎ -y.

Adjective

chinchy (comparative chinchier, superlative chinchiest)

  1. Alternative spelling of chintzy