knick-knack

/ ˈnɪkˌnæk /

noun

1. a cheap ornament; trinket
2. an ornamental article of furniture, dress, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈknick-ˌknackery, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of knick-knack¹

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

Related Words

• curiosity
• gimmick
• oddity
• souvenir