Transcription
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- [brik-uh-brak]
- /ˈbrɪk əˌbræk/
- /ˈbrɪk.ə.bræk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brik-uh-brak]
- /ˈbrɪk əˌbræk/
Definitions of bric-a-brac word
- uncountable noun bric-a-brac Bric-a-brac is a number of small ornamental objects of no great value. 3
- noun bric-a-brac miscellaneous small objects, esp furniture and curios, kept because they are ornamental or rare 3
- noun bric-a-brac small, rare, or artistic objects placed about a room for decoration 3
- noun bric-a-brac knickknacks; gimcracks 3
- noun bric-a-brac miscellaneous small articles collected for their antiquarian, sentimental, decorative, or other interest. 1
- noun bric-a-brac miscellaneous collected objects 1
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Origin of bric-a-brac
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French, Middle French: literally, at random, without rhyme or reason; gradational compound from elements of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Bric-a-brac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bric-a-brac popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for bric-a-brac
noun bric-a-brac
- knickknacks — an ornamental trinket or gimcrack; a bit of bric-a-brac.
- virtu — excellence or merit in objects of art, curios, and the like.
- curios — any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
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