gubbins

/ ˈɡʌbɪnz /

noun

1. functioning as singular an object of little or no value
2. functioning as singular a small device or gadget
3. functioning as plural odds and ends; litter or rubbish
4. functioning as singular a silly person

Word History and Origins

Origin of gubbins¹

C16 (meaning: fragments): from obsolete gobbon, probably related to gobbet

Example Sentences

No longer can it be merely enjoyed for what it is – a couple of hours of well-meaning, gently funny sentimental gubbins with an all-star cast.

From The Guardian

Things would be more efficient if the gubbins could be dispensed with and a rocket designed that consists of only payload, motor and propellants.

From Economist

On top of this, instead of using an automatic gearbox stuffed with all the gubbins for nine speeds, as some now are, a car could have fewer gears and use torque-assist to fill the gaps.

From Economist

The presidential candidate has a reputation for “speaking his mind”, which, in social media terms, often means “tweeting bizarre, unfiltered gubbins”.

From The Guardian

All of this is perfectly normal financial decision making gubbins.

From Forbes