knackery

[ nak-uh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, British.

First recorded in 1865–70; knack(er) + -ery

The thing that struck him most was the absence of the knick-knackery with which his home was decorated.

On it the concierge was hoisting trunks, and into it was being heaped a promiscuous variety of knick-knackery and wearing apparel.

I rather fancy not--they tell me he's as savage as an Arab about knick-knackery nowadays.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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