bauble

bau·ble

noun \ˈbȯ-bəl, ˈbä-\

Definition of BAUBLE

1

: trinket 1

2

: a fool's scepter

3

: something of trifling appeal

Examples of BAUBLE

1. <picked up some cheap baubles at the fair>

Origin of BAUBLE

Middle English babel, from Middle French

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BAUBLE

Synonyms: knickknack, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinket

Related Words: bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu (or vertu); bagatelle, trifle; figurine, objet d'art (also objet), ornament; keepsake, memento, souvenir; conversation piece; collectible (or collectable), collector's item

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Rhymes with BAUBLE

bobble, cobble, gobble, hobble, Kabul, nobble, obol, squabble, wobble