Associations to the word «Gimcrack»

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".

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