gewgaw

gew·gaw

noun \ˈg(y)ü-(ˌ)gȯ\

Definition of GEWGAW

: a showy trifle : bauble, trinket

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

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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