chichi

Definition

Affectedly trendy; chic and stylish in a pretentious way.

Etymology

Borrowed from French chichi.

Example Sentences

• "Going in gangs to those chichi clubs at Maidenhead."
• "We drove up the mountain and found the narrow streets chock full of chichi tourists."
• "The sort of real delicious Italian country cooking that is a revelation after so much chichi Italian food dished up in London."