noun
- plural of chintziness; the quality or state of being cheap, stingy, or of poor quality
Usage: informal; usually uncountable in singular form; plural used to refer to multiple instances or types of stinginess or cheapness
Examples
- The chintzinesses of the budget hotel were evident in every corner.
- Her complaints about the chintzinesses of the restaurant's portions were justified.
- The various chintzinesses in the construction made the building unsafe.
- He was known for the chintzinesses of his gifts to friends.
- The chintzinesses of the decor made the venue feel unwelcoming.