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gewgaw
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gew·gaw

noun \ˈg(y)ü-(ˌ)gȯ\

Definition of GEWGAW

: a showy trifle : bauble, trinket
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Variants of GEWGAW

gew·gaw also gee·gaw \ˈjē-, ˈgē-\

Examples of GEWGAW

  1. <had a shelf devoted just to gewgaws featuring his favorite team's mascot>

Origin of GEWGAW

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1529

Related to GEWGAW

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

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