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- [jim-krak]
- /ˈdʒɪmˌkræk/
- /ˈɡɪm.kræk/
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- [jim-krak]
- /ˈdʒɪmˌkræk/
Definitions of gimcrack word
- noun gimcrack a showy, useless trifle; gewgaw. 1
- adjective gimcrack showy but useless. 1
- noun gimcrack Flimsy or poorly made but deceptively attractive. 1
- noun gimcrack something ornamental but worthless 1
- adjective gimcrack poorly constructed, worthless 1
- adjective gimcrack cheap; shoddy 0
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Origin of gimcrack
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75 for earlier sense; Middle English gib(e)crake; compare Middle English gibben to waver (< Old French giber to shake)
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Parts of speech for Gimcrack
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gimcrack 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 58% 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.
gimcrack usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gimcrack
noun gimcrack
- doodad — a decorative embellishment; trinket; bauble: a dress covered with doodads.
- novelty — state or quality of being novel, new, or unique; newness: the novelty of a new job.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- souvenir — a usually small and relatively inexpensive article given, kept, or purchased as a reminder of a place visited, an occasion, etc.; memento.
- knickknack — an ornamental trinket or gimcrack; a bit of bric-a-brac.
adjective gimcrack
- tinsel — a glittering metallic substance, as copper or brass, in thin sheets, used in pieces, strips, threads, etc., to produce a sparkling effect cheaply.
- junky — of the nature of junk; trashy.
- glitzy — pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
- tawdry — (of finery, trappings, etc.) gaudy; showy and cheap.
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