chincy

English

Etymology

chince +‎ -y

Adjective

chincy (comparative chincier, superlative chinciest)

1. (rare) Alternative form of chintzy
   • 2005, John A. Broussard, The Yoshinobu Mysteries, →ISBN, page 412:

     They're the ones the Council has been too chincy to provide the money for.

   • 2009, George C. Klein, Law and the Disordered, →ISBN, page 328:

     To tell you the truth, I think this is a chincy budget.

   • 2010, Bob Martin, Alex Salinas, James’ Night of Terror, →ISBN, page 84:

     The local station had made a chincy rip-off of the old scary show Tales From the Crypt.

   • 2015, James M. Cain, The Institute, →ISBN:

     They're mean, they're chincy, they're cheap.

Usage notes

Originally a misspelling or obsolete spelling, this form is becoming more common and accepted as the connection to chintz as the fabric used for cheap upholstery is forgotten.

Anagrams

• cinchy