novelty item
Silly gift shop
A novelty item is a small, inexpensive object meant to amuse or entertain rather than serve a practical purpose.
Gag gifts, joke toys, and trinkets fall into this category: The shop sold novelty items like fake vomit and whoopee cushions.
The term sometimes implies cheapness or kitsch—souvenirs and promotional giveaways often qualify.
- white elephantBurdensome, useless possession
- stocking stufferSmall holiday gift
- gag giftHumorous present, not serious
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- knickknackSmall decorative object
souvenir · tchotchke · gadget · curiosity · whoopee cushion · fake vomit · plastic · cheap · quirky · impulse buy · gift shop · dollar store · carnival prize · bobblehead · keychain · magnet · toy · gimmick
- party favorsparty favor, party favors, goodie bag, wedding favors, loot bag
- trinketstrinket, trinket box, knickknack, bauble, gewgaw
- Kitschkitsch, kitschy, tacky, gaudy, garish
- showbagsfood bags, sports bags, branded merchandise, trinkets, toys
- one-of-a-kindprototype, one-shot, standalone
- playthingstoy, ball, doll, blocks, puzzle
novelty itemnecessity
Indispensable requirement
staple · workhorse · kitchen staple · survival gear · equipment
novelty itemheirloom
Inherited family treasure
keepsake · investment piece · antique · classic · collector's item
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