trinket
a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
anything of trivial value.
to deal secretly or surreptitiously.
Origin of trinket
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How to use trinket in a sentence
In return for their money, the victims got “mass-produced trinkets and further solicitations.”
She was in and out in a few minutes, a bag of Goopy trinkets under her arm.
I had dated non-Jews before, but none went so far as to decorate their home with such blatantly pious trinkets.
Can a Jew Get Down With Hot Jesus from 'Son of God?' | Sara Lieberman | March 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor the trinkets and tours inspired by the franchise, Sony and Gilbert get shut out.
Colorful buildings, hearty beer, and plenty of hand-crafted trinkets to amuse all ages.
You should, before leaving the room, lock your trunk, and be careful not to leave money or trinkets lying about.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyBa'tiste, bending among the lost trinkets that once had been his wife's, did not hear.
The White Desert | Courtney Ryley CooperOne by one Ba'tiste brought forth the trinkets and laid them before the thin-faced man.
The White Desert | Courtney Ryley CooperSome presents of cutlery and trinkets were then distributed, trumpets sounded, and the party prepared to return to their boats.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftNo tie pin nor trinkets of any description should be allowed servants.
The Complete Bachelor | Walter Germain
British Dictionary definitions for trinket
/ (ˈtrɪŋkɪt) /
a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery
a trivial object; trifle
Origin of trinket
1Derived forms of trinket
- trinketry, noun
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