gaud

gaud

noun \ˈgȯd, ˈgäd\

Definition of GAUD

: ornament, trinket

Examples of GAUD

1. <some tacky little gaud that they had picked up at a souvenir stand at an amusement park>

Origin of GAUD

Middle English gaude

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to GAUD

Synonyms: bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, knickknack, 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 GAUD

awed, baud, bawd, broad, clawed, flawed, fraud, god, jawed, laud, yod