knickknackery
Definition
Noun: A collection of miscellaneous small decorative objects or curios, often of little monetary value but considered interesting or ornamental.
Usage
"Knickknackery" refers to assorted trinkets, ornaments, or bric-a-brac. It is a collective noun describing a group of such items, typically displayed in a home. The word often carries a slightly playful or whimsical connotation.
Examples
- The shelves in her living room were covered in knickknackery from her travels.
- He has a fondness for old knickknackery like porcelain figurines and souvenir spoons.
- After the estate sale, only boxes of useless knickknackery remained.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply a cluttered or excessive collection of small items.
- The room was so full of knickknackery it felt crowded.
Variants and Related Words
- Knickknack (noun): A single small decorative object or trinket.
- She bought a little ceramic cat knickknack.
- Bric-a-brac (noun): Miscellaneous small ornamental objects.
- Tchotchke (noun, informal): A small decorative object; a trinket.
Synonyms
- Trinkets
- Curios
- Baubles
- Ornaments
- Novelties
Antonyms
- Essentials
- Valuables
- Masterpieces
Related Idioms or Phrases
- Dust collectors: An informal, sometimes critical term for knickknackery, implying the items serve no purpose but to gather dust.
- I've decided to get rid of all these dust collectors and simplify the decor.
Noun
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miscellaneous curios
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