knick-knack

/ ˈnɪkˌnæk /

noun

1. a cheap ornament; trinket

2. an ornamental article of furniture, dress, etc

Other Word Forms

• knick-knackery noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of knick-knack¹

C17: by reduplication from knack , in obsolete sense: toy

Example Sentences

Rubio is seeking stories where conservative Christians were told to mind their business, after objecting to a colleague putting up a Pride flag, a Black Lives Matter sign, or perhaps a religious knick-knack from a non-Christian faith.

From Salon

Many contain hard-to-recycle materials such as glitter, and of course there are the small plastic knick-knack 'surprises' they contain.

From BBC

"That's the last thing anyone who's a Hawks' supporter wants see is that dude coming down with any knick-knack or whatever it is. ... You hate to see it. I'm just hoping and praying he's gonna be OK."

From Fox News

“That’s the last thing anyone who’s a Hawks’ supporter wants see is that dude coming down with any knick-knack or whatever it is.

From Seattle Times

A little wooden knick-knack, painted with “Let’s Dance” in a jaunty font, balances on an Aga.

From The Guardian

Related Words

• curiosity 
• gimmick 
• oddity 
• souvenir