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knickknack Definition

knick·knack (nik′nak′)

noun

a small ornamental article or contrivance; gimcrack; trinket

Etymology: redupl. of knack

knickknack Synonyms

knickknack

n.

ornament, curio, gewgaw, gimcrack, objet d'art (French), conversation piece, bric-a-brac, curiosity, bibelot, bauble, trinket, gadget, trifle, toy, plaything, frill, furbelow, showpiece, eye-catcher, decoration, embellishment, trapping, collectible, kickshaw, gingerbread, whimsy, tchotchke*; see also decoration 2, device 1, thing 1.

knickknack Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • collect: Granger warns people to be wary of collecting knickknacks for the sake of collecting knickknacks.