gimcrack (n.)

  1. ornamental objects of no great value

    [ Syn: folderal , falderol , frill , gimcrackery , nonsense , trumpery ]

    gimcrack (adj.)

  1. tastelessly showy; a flash car; a flashy ring; garish colors; a gaudy costume; loud sport shirts; a meretricious yet stylish book; tawdry ornaments

    [ Syn: brassy , cheap , flash , flashy , garish , gaudy , loud , meretricious , tacky , tatty , tawdry , trashy ]

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