NYT Dictionary

CHICHI

/ˈʃi.ʃi/
AdjectiveNounCHI-chichi-chi · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Affectedly trendy; chic and stylish in a pretentious way.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French chichi.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bougiebourgiechicchicnessmodishnesssmartnessstylishnessswankaffectedbaroque

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 36 recorded puzzles:

+24 earlier appearances in the archive.

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