knick·knack

[nik-nak]
noun
an ornamental trinket or gimcrack; a bit of bric-a-brac.
Also, nick·nack.


Origin:
1610–20; gradational compound based on knack in obsolete sense “toy”

knick·knacked, adjective
knick·knack·y, adjective
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knickknack

noun
1. a small inexpensive mass-produced article 
2. miscellaneous curios [syn: bric-a-brac
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Knickknack is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
Housed inside a red roof-tiled building, the casual interior features hardwood floors, wooden booths and knickknack-covered walls.
The interior features leather booths, white linens and knickknack covered walls.
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