Chiantishire en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /kɪˈantɪʃə(ɹ)/ (UK)
- /kɪˈantɪʃɪə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Etymology
1980s, first seen in The Independent. From Chianti + -shire, treating the Tuscan wine region as if it were an English county.
Meanings
- (UK, humorous) An area of Tuscany, Italy, favoured by upper-class British citizens.