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Synonyms of trinket

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Another word for trinket is novelty. Other synonyms of trinket are folderol and knick-knack.

Synonyms and similar words for trinket

nounA thing of little practical and/or monetary value; a toy, a trifle.

nounMore synonyms

  • bauble
  • noveltyA small mass-produced trinket.
  • fandangleA trinket or ornament.
  • fangle
  • folderolA decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.
  • gewgawA showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration.
  • kickshawA trinket or gewgaw.
  • knick-knackA small ornament or other object of minor value.
  • mathomA trinket or piece of bric-a-brac; a knick-knack, often used in regifting.
  • tat
  • tchotchke USA small ornament of minor value; a knick-knack, a trinket.
  • fizgig archaicSomething frivolous or trivial; a gewgaw, a trinket.
  • trangam obsoleteA showy or worthless article.
  • whim-wham obsoleteA whimsical object; a trinket.

Meaning of trinket

  1. noun A small, showy ornament, especially a piece of jewellery.
  2. noun A thing of little practical and/or monetary value; a toy, a trifle.
  3. noun A small item of food; a small dainty.

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Questions about synonyms of trinket

What is another word for trinket?
Trinket has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as novelty, folderol and knick-knack.
What does trinket mean?
Trinket means a small, showy ornament, especially a piece of jewellery.

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