CHINTZILY
Dictionary entry overview: What does chintzily mean? • CHINTZILY (adverb)
The adverb CHINTZILY has 1 sense:
1. in a stingy manner
Familiarity information: CHINTZILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CHINTZILY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a stingy manner
Synonyms:
cheaply; chintzily; stingily
Context example:
their rich uncle treated them rather chintzily
Pertainym:
chintzy (embarrassingly stingy)
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