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- [gyoo-gaw, goo-]
- /ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-/
- /ˈɡjuː.ɡɔː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gyoo-gaw, goo-]
- /ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-/
Definitions of gewgaw word
- noun gewgaw something gaudy and useless; trinket; bauble. 1
- noun gewgaw A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless. 1
- noun gewgaw useless decorative object 1
- noun gewgaw a showy but valueless trinket 0
- adjective gewgaw showy and valueless; gaudy 0
- noun gewgaw something showy but useless and of little value; trinket 0
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Origin of gewgaw
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English giuegaue; gradational compound of uncertain origin; perhaps akin to Middle French, French gogo (see À gogo)
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Parts of speech for Gewgaw
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gewgaw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
gewgaw usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gewgaw
noun gewgaw
- trifle — an article or thing of very little value.
- toy — an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- gimmick — an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal.
- oddity — an odd or remarkably unusual person, thing, or event.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
Antonyms for gewgaw
noun gewgaw
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
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