Associations to the word «Gimcrack»
Noun
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Wiktionary
GIMCRACK, adjective. Showy but of poor quality; worthless.
GIMCRACK, noun. Something showy but worthless; a gimmick or bauble.
Dictionary definition
GIMCRACK, noun. Ornamental objects of no great value.
GIMCRACK, adjective. Tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments".
Wise words
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