Associations to the word «Trinket»

Wiktionary

TRINKET, noun. A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
TRINKET, noun. A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.
TRINKET, noun. (nautical) A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.
TRINKET, noun. (obsolete) A knife; a cutting tool.
TRINKET, verb. (obsolete) To give trinkets; to court favour.

Dictionary definition

TRINKET, noun. Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.

Wise words

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