First Known Use: 1840
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bric–a–brac
noun \ˈbri-kə-ˌbrak\
: small objects that are used for decoration and are not usually valuable
plural bric–a–brac
Full Definition of BRIC-A-BRAC
1
: a miscellaneous collection of small articles commonly of ornamental or sentimental value : curios
2
: something suggesting bric-a-brac especially in extraneous decorative quality
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Origin of BRIC-A-BRAC
French bric-à-brac
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