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knick-knack
/ ˈɪˌæ /
noun
- a cheap ornament; trinket
- an ornamental article of furniture, dress, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈԾ-ˌԲ, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of knick-knack1
Example Sentences
Rubio is seeking stories where conservative Christians were told to mind their business, after objecting to a colleague putting up a Pride flag, a Black Lives Matter sign, or perhaps a religious knick-knack from a non-Christian faith.
Many contain hard-to-recycle materials such as glitter, and of course there are the small plastic knick-knack 'surprises' they contain.
"That's the last thing anyone who's a Hawks' supporter wants see is that dude coming down with any knick-knack or whatever it is. ... You hate to see it. I'm just hoping and praying he's gonna be OK."
“That’s the last thing anyone who’s a Hawks’ supporter wants see is that dude coming down with any knick-knack or whatever it is.
A little wooden knick-knack, painted with “Let’s Dance” in a jaunty font, balances on an Aga.
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