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knickknack
noun knick·knack \ˈnik-ˌnak\
: a small object used for decoration
Full Definition of KNICKKNACK
: a small trivial article usually intended for ornament
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Variants of KNICKKNACK
knick·knack also nick·nack \ˈnik-ˌnak\
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Origin of KNICKKNACK
reduplication of knack
First Known Use: 1682
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Rhymes with KNICKKNACK
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knickknack
noun knick·knack \ˈnik-ˌnak\
Definition of KNICKKNACK for Kids
: a small ornamental object
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