GIMCRACK Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word gimcrack. (close relations)
Definition of GIMCRACK
gimcracks
Best Alternative Words for GIMCRACK
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| brassy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • resembling the sound of a brass instrument adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • unrestrained by convention or propriety | ||||||||
| cheap | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relatively low in price or charging low prices adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • of very poor quality; flimsy • embarrassingly stingy | ||||||||
| falderol | nounn | |||||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
| flash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden intense burst of radiant energy • a momentary brightness • a short vivid experience • a sudden brilliant understanding • a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) • a gaudy outward display • a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate • a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story • a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification • a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph adjective satellite • tastelessly showy verb • gleam or glow intermittently • appear briefly • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously • make known or cause to appear with great speed • run or move very quickly or hastily • expose or show briefly • protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal • emit a brief burst of light | ||||||||
| flashy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | ||||||||
| folderal | nounn | |||||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
| frill | nounn | |||||||
noun • (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs • an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
| garish | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tastelessly showy | ||||||||
| gaudy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | ||||||||
| gimcrackery | nounn | |||||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
| loud | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity • (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly adverb • with relatively high volume adjective satellite • tastelessly showy | ||||||||
| meretricious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • like or relating to a prostitute adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • based on pretense; deceptively pleasing | ||||||||
| nonsense | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message that seems to convey no meaning • ornamental objects of no great value adjective satellite • having no intelligible meaning | ||||||||
| tacky | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch • tastelessly showy | ||||||||
| tatty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing signs of wear and tear • tastelessly showy | ||||||||
| trumpery | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • nonsensical talk or writing • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
