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trinket
[ tring-kit ]
noun
- a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- anything of trivial value.
verb (used without object)
- to deal secretly or surreptitiously.
trinket
/ ˈtrɪŋkɪt /
noun
- a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery
- a trivial object; trifle
Derived Forms
- ˈtrinketry, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of trinket1
Word History and Origins
Origin of trinket1
Example Sentences
It looked like a copper pull-chain from an old lamp, with a trinket attached that could have come from a cereal box.
The trinket works as follows: Ask a question, shake the ball, and a tiny digital readout supplies an answer.
She always included some red trinket in her attire, in memory of her executed lover.
For some purpose monsieur came to Beauvais with an attempt to deceive mademoiselle with this little iron trinket.
Here was the gold trinket, and glancing round to make certain no one was watching, Mercier had put it into her open hand.
He was from the first very fearful for my safety, and to ease his mind I showed him the trinket and told him of our compact.
Did Armida possess any trinket in the form of a little enameled cross—like a miniature cross of cavaliere?
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