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what is the meaning of the word chintzy?



 
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what is the meaning of the word chintzy? #1 (permalink) Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:54 am   what is the meaning of the word chintzy?		  
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ESL/EFL Test #28 "American Slang Words (2)", question 7

He'll never go for that. It's too expensive and he's so chintzy.

(a) stingy
(b) showy
(c) depressed

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #28 "American Slang Words (2)", answer 7

He'll never go for that. It's too expensive and he's so stingy.

Correct answer: (a) stingy
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what is the meaning of the word chintzy? #2 (permalink) Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:52 am   what is the meaning of the word chintzy?		  
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Stingy, miserly.
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