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trinkets

[tring-kit] Origin

trin·ket

[tring-kit]
noun
1.
a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
2.
anything of trivial value.
verb (used without object)
3.
to deal secretly or surreptitiously.

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Trinkets is always a great word to know.
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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1525–35; origin uncertain
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Word Origin & History

trinket
1533, of unknown origin. Evidently a dim. form, perhaps related to trick.
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