knickknack

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knickknack

A small knickknack of a ceramic cat sits on the bookshelf.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, decorative object, often of little monetary value: A knickknack is a small ornament or trinket, typically mass-produced and inexpensive, kept for display or sentimental reasons. 2. A miscellaneous curiosity or trinket: It can refer to any small, miscellaneous article, often collected or displayed in a group.

Usage

The word "knickknack" is used to describe small, non-essential decorative items. They are often displayed on shelves, mantelpieces, or in cabinets. The term carries a connotation of being quaint, charming, or sentimental rather than highly valuable or artistic.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her living room shelves were filled with little knickknacks she had collected from her travels.
    • He bought a few cheap knickknacks as souvenirs from the gift shop.
    • The box was full of old photographs and assorted knickknacks.
Advanced Usage
  • "Knickknack shelf" or "knickknack cabinet": A piece of furniture specifically designed to display such items.
    • The antique knickknack cabinet held her collection of porcelain figurines.
Variants and Related Words
  • Knick-knack: An alternative spelling with a hyphen.
  • Nicknack: A less common variant spelling.
  • Tchotchke (noun): A synonym, often used in American English, with the same meaning of a small decorative object.
  • Bauble (noun): A small, showy trinket or decoration.
  • Trinket (noun): A small ornament or item of jewelry, typically of low value.
  • Curio (noun): A rare, unusual, or intriguing object, which can sometimes be a more valuable or interesting type of knickknack.
Synonyms
  • Ornament
  • Trinket
  • Bauble
  • Gewgaw
  • Tchotchke
  • Bibelot
  • Curiosity
Antonyms
  • Essential
  • Necessity
  • Masterpiece (implying great artistic value)
  • Heirloom (implying significant monetary or sentimental value)
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Knickknacks and doodads: A playful, alliterative phrase used to refer to an assortment of small, miscellaneous items.
    • The drawer was a jumble of knickknacks and doodads.
  • To collect knickknacks: A common phrase describing the hobby of accumulating such items.
    • My grandmother loved to collect knickknacks from every place she visited.
knickknack

A small knickknack of a ceramic cat sits on the bookshelf.

Noun
  1. miscellaneous curios
  2. a small inexpensive mass-produced article

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