Gimcracks

/ˈɡɪmˌkræks/ noun

Definition

Plural of gimcrack; multiple cheap, showy objects of poor quality or worthless trinkets.

Etymology

Simple plural form of gimcrack created by adding '-s,' maintaining the same disputed etymological roots as the singular form.

Kelly Says

The plural gimcracks evokes cluttered Victorian parlors filled with useless decorative objects—a historical phenomenon so common that writers of the era complained about it constantly, proving that 'declutter' obsessions aren't new, just Instagram-documented now.

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