nick-nack
Decorative little object
Nick-nack is an alternate spelling of knickknack—a small decorative object or trinket of little value.
These are the miscellaneous items that accumulate on shelves and mantels: figurines, souvenirs, ornamental boxes.
The house was cluttered with nick-nacks from her travels.
Showy, worthless ornament
- tchotchkeSmall decorative trifle
- gewgawCheap showy ornament
- gimcrackCheap, showy ornament
- doodadUnnamed small object
trifle · bijou · frippery · novelty · whimsy · plaything · charm · toy
Thing that beautifies
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- potteryFired clay objects
curio · miniature · carving · doily · plaque · mantelpiece · display · dust-collector
Odd collectible item
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- relicPreserved ancient object
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
miniature · porcelain · heirloom · keepsake · souvenir · memento · treasure · artifact
Item preserved for sentiment
- mementoToken of recollection
- souvenirToken from a trip
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
reminder · photograph · nostalgia · sentimentality · reminiscence · memory · trove · momento
bauble
Showy, worthless ornament
doodad · trifle · bijou · frippery · novelty · whimsy · plaything · charm · toy · miniature
ornament
Thing that beautifies
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
pottery · curio · miniature · carving · doily · plaque · mantelpiece · display · dust-collector · bric-a-brac
curio
Odd collectible item
figurine · miniature · porcelain · heirloom · keepsake · souvenir · memento · treasure · artifact · rarities
keepsake
Item preserved for sentiment
token · reminder · photograph · nostalgia · sentimentality · reminiscence · memory · trove · momento · charm
novelty
Quality of being original
eccentric · whimsy · kitschy · fanciful · unusual · funky · offbeat · kooky · playful · cute
nick-nacktreasure
Valued wealth or keepsake
heirloom · valuable · antique · collectible · masterpiece
nick-nackfurniture
Movable room objects
statement piece · centerpiece · monumental sculpture · architectural feature
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