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chichi

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Adj — Fashionable or fancy in a showy, try-hard way.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French chichi, a word for fussy, affected style.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chichi” mean?
The word “chichi” means fashionable or fancy in a showy, try-hard way. In plain terms, fancy or fashionable in an over-the-top, pretentious way — the opposite of understated.
How do you pronounce “chichi”?
“Chichi” is pronounced SHEE-shee (/ˈʃi.ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “chichi” in a sentence?
Here is “chichi” used in a sentence: “The restaurant was a bit too chichi for my taste, with tiny portions and huge prices.”
What part of speech is “chichi”?
“Chichi” is an adjective.
Where does the word “chichi” come from?
The word “chichi” comes from French. Borrowed from French chichi, a word for fussy, affected style.

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