In contemporary language, the words "chintz" and "chintzy" can be used to refer to clothing or furnishings which are vulgar or florid in appearance, and commonly in informal speech, to refer to cheap, low quality, or gaudy things, and similarly, to personal behavior.
Is there such a word as chintzy?
adjective, chintz·i·er, chintz·i·est. of, like, or decorated with chintz. stingy; miserly: a chintzy way to entertain guests. ...
How do you use chintzy in a sentence?
Its foyer was deeply carpeted and bright with chintzy furniture and massive floral arrangements. The Prime Minister received him in a comfortable, rather chintzy sitting-room. And he wants you to order whatever you like, so don't hurt his feelings by being chintzy.