Chintziest

/ˈtʃɪntziəst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of chintzy; the most cheap-looking, stingy, or of the poorest quality.

Etymology

From 'chintzy' plus superlative suffix -est. Follows standard English superlative formation for adjectives ending in -y.

Kelly Says

The progression from 'chintzy' to 'chintzier' to 'chintziest' shows how we stack judgment—each step up the superlative ladder adds more disdain, making 'chintziest' almost comical in its intensity of disapproval.

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