gewgaw

noun
UK: /ˈɡjuːɡɔː/
US: /ˈɡuːɡɔː/

  1. A small, showy trinket or bauble, often of little value.

    1. She bought a gewgaw at the market.
    2. The shelf was covered with gewgaw and other small ornaments.

Synonyms

trinket bauble toy ornament

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gewgaw" is /ˈɡjuːɡɔː/ in British English and /ˈɡuːɡɔː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gewgaw": trinket, bauble, toy, ornament.

Example usage of "gewgaw": "She bought a gewgaw at the market.". More examples on the page.