Word of the Day: Chichi

Chichi \SHEE-shee\ adjective

1. Affectedly trendy

Origin: From the French word that literally means "curl of false hair"; used figuratively in the phrases faire des chichis, "to have affected manners, to make a fuss"; and gens á chichis, "affected, snobbish people".  Sometimes spelled "chi-chi".

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Published on February 04, 2011 06:47
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