geegaws
Worthless flashy ornaments
Geegaws are small decorative objects of little value—trinkets, baubles, knickknacks.
The word carries a dismissive tone, suggesting the items are gaudy or worthless: The shelves were cluttered with geegaws from tourist shops.
Also spelled gewgaws.
Minor decorative objects
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- knickknacksSmall ornamental objects
- tchotchkesSmall decorative objects
- bric-a-bracMiscellaneous small ornaments
curios · ornaments · doodads · gimcracks · gewgaws · bibelots · whatnots · novelties
Minor decorative objects
- junkWorthless discarded items
- plasticCapable of being molded
- dollar-storeDiscount variety shop
- gumballRound chewy candy
cracker-jack · throwaway · mass-produced · tacky · gaudy · flimsy · worthless · disposable
Supplementary items or adornments
- blingShowy expensive jewelry
- banglesRigid wrist ornaments
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- charmsAttracts or delights
brooches · pins · pendants · earrings · adornments · embellishments · sequins · rhinestones
trinkets
Minor decorative objects
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- knickknacksSmall ornamental objects
- tchotchkesSmall decorative objects
bric-a-brac · curios · ornaments · doodads · gimcracks · gewgaws · bibelots · whatnots · novelties · falderal
trinkets
Minor decorative objects
- junkWorthless discarded items
- plasticCapable of being molded
- dollar-storeDiscount variety shop
gumball · cracker-jack · throwaway · mass-produced · tacky · gaudy · flimsy · worthless · disposable · kitsch
accessories
Supplementary items or adornments
charms · brooches · pins · pendants · earrings · adornments · embellishments · sequins · rhinestones · sparkle
geegawsheirlooms
Objects passed through family lines
treasures · valuables · family heirlooms · crown jewels · keepsakes
geegawsfine art
Aesthetic visual creations
masterpieces · objets d'art · high art · museum pieces · works of art
geegawsessentials
Indispensable items or elements
necessities · tools · equipment · staples · basics