trinket

trin·ket

noun \ˈtriŋ-kət\

Definition of TRINKET

1

: a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)

2

: a small article of equipment

3

: a thing of little value : trifle

Examples of TRINKET

1. <the top of his desk was littered with trinkets that were collected as souvenirs from various vacations>

Origin of TRINKET

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1527

Related to TRINKET

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

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 TRINKET

Tlingit