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knick-knack

British  
/ ˈnɪkˌnæk /

noun

  1. a cheap ornament; trinket

  2. an ornamental article of furniture, dress, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • knick-knackery noun

Etymology

Origin of knick-knack

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

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