Tchotchke

Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈsiˈhɑtˈsiˈeɪtʃˈkɛ/

Tchotchke (noun)

  1. A small object kept for decoration or as a personal keepsake, often not very valuable.
  2. A small thing that someone thinks is not important, especially when there are many of them.

Examples

  • The shelf holds a small decorative item from my travels.
  • She bought a small decorative item to brighten the room.