gewgaw

noun gew·gaw \ˈg(y)ü-(ˌ)gȯ\

: a small thing that has little value

Full Definition of GEWGAW

: a showy trifle : bauble, trinket

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gew·gaw also gee·gaw \ˈjē-, ˈgē-\

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1529

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

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