Chintzier: meaning, definitions and examples

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chintzier

 

[ หˆtสƒษชn.tอกsi.ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing behavior

Chintzier refers to someone who is excessively stingy or miserly, often to a degree that is considered unpleasant or overly frugal. It conveys a sense of being cheap and unwilling to spend money, even in situations where generosity might be expected.

Synonyms

miserly, stingy, tightfisted

Examples of usage

  • He was chintzier than anyone I knew, always avoiding spending even a penny.
  • The chintzier her gifts were, the more uncomfortable the situation became.
  • They decided to have a potluck because their chintzy friend never wanted to cover the dinner bill.

Translations

Translations of the word "chintzier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avarento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคจเฅเคœเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geizig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‘ใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cimri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ƒ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฎูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅ•ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™sis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacaรฑo

Etymology

The term 'chintzy' originates from 'chintz,' a type of cotton fabric that was originally imported from India to Europe in the 17th century. Chintz fabrics were noted for their vibrant patterns and were commonly used for curtains and upholstery. Over time, the word 'chintz' evolved in the English language and came to be associated with anything cheap or gaudy in quality, much like the patterns of the fabric. The suffix '-ier' was added, creating 'chintzier' to denote a comparative degree of the original adjective, thereby emphasizing an even greater degree of stinginess or cheapness. The evolving usage reflects a cultural disdain for excessive frugality, particularly in social settings, and expresses a notion that being overly cheap can detract from interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,792, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.