Chintzy

/ˈtʃɪntzi/ adjective

Cheap-looking, of poor quality, or unwilling to spend money; stingy or tacky.

From 'chintz' fabric (originally a fine Indian cotton) plus -y suffix. The negative connotation developed as mass-produced chintz became associated with low quality and poor taste by the early 20th century.

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