Chintziness

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈhɪntˈziˈnɛs/

Chintziness (noun)

  1. The habit of being unwilling to spend money, even when it is reasonable.
  2. A tendency to choose low-cost options and avoid paying for better quality.

Examples

  • Her chintziness makes people feel unwelcome.
  • His chintziness shows when he refuses small favors.