Chintziness

/ˈtʃɪntziːnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being chintzy; cheapness, stinginess, or tacky appearance.

Etymology

From 'chintzy' plus abstract noun suffix -ness, which converts adjectives into nouns describing their characteristic qualities.

Kelly Says

Abstract nouns with -ness endings let us turn feelings into measurable concepts—'chintziness' transforms a judgment about something cheap into a noun we can discuss, debate, and define.

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