gewgaw
gew·gaw
noun \ˈg(y)ü-(ˌ)gȯ\Definition of GEWGAW
See Variants of GEWGAW
gew·gaw also gee·gaw \ˈjē-, ˈgē-\
Examples of GEWGAW
- <had a shelf devoted just to gewgaws featuring his favorite team's mascot>
Origin of GEWGAW
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1529
Related to GEWGAW
Related Words: bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu (or vertu); bagatelle, trifle; figurine, objet d'art (also objet), ornament; keepsake, memento, souvenir; conversation piece; collectible (or collectable), collector's item
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