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Synonyms of knickknack
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
- a variety of pretty porcelain knickknacks adorned the mantel
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Words Related to knickknack
- bijouterie,
- bric-a-brac,
- gimcrackery,
- trinketry,
- trumpery,
- virtu
- (or vertu)
- figurine,
- objet d'art
- (also objet),
- ornament
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The first known use of knickknack was in 1682
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