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Noun (Senses)

• Sense 1: A person or thing that is cheap or stingy.

Example Sentences:

• He was known to be a chinchy when it came to buying gifts for others.
• The restaurant got a reputation for being a chinchy, as it charged high prices for mediocre food.

Adjective (Senses)

• Sense 1: Inexpensive; cheaply made or of poor quality.
• Sense 2: Stingy; unwilling to spend money.

Example Sentences:

• She always buys chinchy clothes from thrift stores rather than brand new ones.
• The hotel room was chinchy, lacking basic amenities like a mini-fridge or a working TV.
• He was criticized for being chinchy with his employees, refusing to give raises or bonuses.

Adverb (Sense)

• Sense 1: In a cheap or stingy manner.

Example Sentence:

• He always tips the waitstaff chinchy with just a few coins.

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