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    What is the origin of the word chincey in reference to some cheap why the word chincey or is it really spelled chintzy?

    Question #123447. Asked by leechynut. (Sep 06 11 1:07 PM)


    AdamM7

    		It is indeed chintzy: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/chintzy

    http://www.memidex.com/chintzy+stingy
    From that website, under etymology: ""chintz" + "-y": from the sleazy quality of some chintz fabrics" (although this could be someone's idea of a joke.

    Sep 06 11, 1:12 PM

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