Meaning
Alternative spelling of chintzy (“miserly”).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English chynchy (“miserly, stingy”), from Middle English chinche (“stingy, miserly; miser”) + -y.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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