Gimcrack
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɪmˈkɹæk/
Gimcrack (noun)
- A small, cheap object that looks nice but is not well-made.
Examples
- The market was full of gimcracks that looked appealing.
- She collected gimcracks from every trip she took.
Common collocations: buy a gimcrack, gimcrack collection, sell gimcracks, gimcrack construction, gimcrack design
Gimcrack (adjective)
- Describes something that looks nice but is cheaply made and not durable.
Examples
- The gimcrack furniture fell apart quickly.
- He regretted buying the gimcrack table.