Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chichi
adjective
/ˈʃiːʃi/
Definition
Chichi refers to something that is overly showy or pretentious.
Examples
- Her dress was a bit too chichi for the casual dinner party.
- He decorated his house in a chichi style that felt out of place.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe things that try hard to be stylish or sophisticated but come off as gaudy or excessive.
Synonyms
- pretentious
- ostentatious
- showy
- flamboyant
