knickknack

[ nik-nak ]

/ ˈnɪkˌnæk /

an ornamental trinket or gimcrack; a bit of bric-a-brac.

Nearby words

1610–20; gradational compound based on knack in obsolete sense “toy”

Related formsknick·knacked, adjectiveknick·knack·y, adjective

Soon after the young tyke began collecting presidential memorabilia and other knickknacks.
The White House Scammer|Jacob Bernstein|November 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The lamp burned on the dainty dressing table, where undisturbed lay jewels, perfume bottles and other knickknacks.
The Midnight Queen|May Agnes Fleming
He went to his room and began trifling with his knickknacks—his souvenirs, books, and little treasures—for he was a collector.
The Quest|Frederik van Eeden
There was a refreshing absence of small photographs and knickknacks.
Weatherby's Inning|Ralph Henry Barbour

He was unusually skilful in plain and fancy sewing and in constructing all sorts of knickknacks.
The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire|Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Apache trade goods were gone and each warrior had at least a double handful of knickknacks.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard