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Definition of Gimcrack
1. Adjective. Tastelessly showy. "Tawdry ornaments"
Similar to: Tasteless
Derivative terms: Cheapness, Flash, Flashiness, Garishness, Garishness, Gaud, Gaudiness, Gaudiness, Loudness, Meretriciousness, Tackiness, Tat, Tawdriness, Trashiness
2. Noun. Ornamental objects of no great value.
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Definition of Gimcrack
1. n. A trivial mechanism; a device; a toy; a pretty thing.
Definition of Gimcrack
1. Adjective. Showy but of poor quality; worthless. ¹
2. Noun. Something showy but worthless; a gimmick or bauble. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gimcrack
1. a gewgaw [n -S] - See also: gewgaw
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gimcrack
Literary usage of Gimcrack
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant: Embracing English, American, and Anglo by Charles Godfrey Leland (1889)
"gimcrack (provincial), a handy man, a universal mechanic or Jack of all trades.
In this sense common in Northamptonshire. (Popular), a spruce person. ..."
2. Baker's Darkey Plays: A Collection of Short, Humorous Plays in Black Face by Frank E. Hiland, George H. Coes, E. Bowers, Walter H. Baker & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (1903)
"gimcrack. I don't want to put a square of houses, you blockhead, ... That detestable
and miserable crib on Street, known as The gimcrack. ..."
3. History of the British turf by James Christie Whyte (1840)
"... 50 miles in two hours— gimcrack—Bay Malton—Mr. John Woodcock's extraordinary
performance at Newmarket, 100 miles a day, (on any one horse each day,) for ..."
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