gimcrack
gimcrack · gimcracks
Something showy but worthlessSomething showy but worthless; a bauble or gimmick.
/ˈd͡ʒɪmkɹæk/
Meaning
1 sensesSomething showy but worthless; a bauble or gimmick.
More definitions
- ornamental objects of no great value
Forms
plural: gimcracksSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- ornamental objects of no great value:folderalfalderolfrillgimcrackerynonsensetrumpery
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedgimcrackery
See also
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