Pronunciation: /ʃiːˈʃiː/

Definitions of chichi

noun a person who is very stylish or fussy in their appearance or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother loves to wear chichi jewelry.

A2 The restaurant we went to last night was a bit too chichi for my taste.

B1 The boutique sells chichi clothing that is popular among young women.

B2 The hotel lobby was decorated in a chichi style with expensive furniture and artwork.

C1 She is known for her chichi taste in interior design, always opting for luxury and elegance.

C2 The exclusive club is known for its chichi clientele who enjoy the finer things in life.

adjective fussy or overly elaborate in style

Example Sentences

A1 The chichi restaurant had fancy decor and expensive menu items.

A2 She always wore chichi clothes that were designer brands.

B1 The boutique hotel had a chichi atmosphere with luxurious amenities.

B2 The art gallery featured chichi paintings that were highly sought after by collectors.

C1 The chichi neighborhood was known for its exclusive shops and upscale residences.

C2 The chichi event was attended by celebrities and dignitaries from around the world.

Examples of chichi in a Sentence

formal The chichi restaurant we went to last night had impeccable service.

informal She always wears such chichi clothes, it's like she's a fashion icon.

slang That party was so chichi, everyone was dressed to impress.

figurative His chichi attitude towards work often rubs his colleagues the wrong way.

Grammatical Forms of chichi

past tense

chichied

plural

chichis

comparative

more chichi

superlative

most chichi

present tense

chichis

future tense

will chichi

perfect tense

have chichied

continuous tense

is chichying

singular

chichi

positive degree

chichi

infinitive

to chichi

gerund

chichying

participle

chichied

Origin and Evolution of chichi

First Known Use: 1751 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'chichi' originated from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something overly ornate or affected, the word 'chichi' has evolved to also mean pretentious or showy behavior in English.