Chintziest: meaning, definitions and examples
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chintziest
[ ˈʧɪntziɪst ]
describing behavior
The term 'chintziest' refers to the most miserly or stingy behavior. It is often used to describe someone who is excessively frugal, unwilling to spend money, or cheap in a conspicuous manner. This adjective highlights an extreme level of unwillingness to part with resources.
Synonyms
cheap, frugal, miserly, stingy
Examples of usage
- He was the chintziest person at the party, refusing to buy a single drink.
- Her chintziest habits included not tipping at restaurants.
- Even at holiday gatherings, he remained the chintziest gift giver.
Translations
Translations of the word "chintziest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais mesquinho
🇮🇳 सबसे कंजूस
🇩🇪 der geizigste
🇮🇩 yang paling kikir
🇺🇦 найскупіший
🇵🇱 najskąpszy
🇯🇵 最もケチな
🇫🇷 le plus avare
🇪🇸 el más tacaño
🇹🇷 en cimri
🇰🇷 가장 인색한
🇸🇦 الأكثر بخلاً
🇨🇿 nejskoupější
🇸🇰 najšetrnejší
🇨🇳 最小气的
🇸🇮 najvarčnejši
🇮🇸 mest sparsamur
🇰🇿 ең сараң
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ქონების
🇦🇿 ən xəsis
🇲🇽 el más tacaño
Etymology
The term 'chintzy' originated in the early 20th century and derives from 'chintz,' a fabric with a glazed finish that was initially imported from India. Over time, 'chintz' came to symbolize cheapness or low quality due to its mass production and use in lower-end textiles and products. By the late 1920s, the term began to be associated with people who displayed miserly traits, leading to 'chintziest' as the superlative form. As 'chintzy' evolved in colloquial usage, it became a pejorative describing someone who is excessively cheap or who shows a lack of generosity. This shift in usage highlights cultural attitudes toward money and generosity, reflecting broader societal values.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,806, 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.