Knick-knack
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knick-knack is a noun meaning A small ornament or other object of minor value.
Meaning
A small ornament or other object of minor value.
Example Sentences
1985, Herbert Kretzmer, "Master of the House" (song) in Les Misérables Picking up their knick-knacks when they can't see straight
Is art anything that we have reason to value? Or is it a mere adornment of life which we can do without—a mere knick-knack for Dame Civilization to hang about her wrinkled neck in order to dazzle her neighbours?
Our Cutler, who had now a great Stock of things of his Handy-work, gave them some little Knick Knacks, as Plates of Silver and of Iron, cut Diamond Fashion, and cut into Hearts and into Rings, and they were mightily pleased.
But there was no hitch in the conversation, nevertheless; for one gentleman, who travelled in the perfumery line, exhibited an interesting nick-nack, in the way of a remarkable cake of shaving soap, which he had lately met with in Germany […]
Word Forms
- knick-knacks
- knickknack
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knickknack, nicknack, nick-nack, nicknacket, knickknackatory, knick-knackery.
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