knickknackery

Thân thiện

The shelf is filled with colorful knickknackery from around the world.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. miscellaneous curios

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bric-a-brac
• knickknack
• nicknack
• whatnot