trinket
word
Definition
A small, inexpensive item, usually decorative or pretty, such as cheap jewelry or souvenirs. Often kept for sentiment or decoration.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly informal and slightly old-fashioned. Often used for inexpensive jewelry, souvenirs, or decorative items with little monetary value. Not used for valuable items. Common in phrases like 'a box of trinkets'.
Spanish: baratija - chuchería - frusleríaPortuguese (BR): bugiganga - bibelôPortuguese (PT): bugiganga - bibelôChinese (Simplified): 小饰品 - 小玩意Chinese (Traditional): 小飾品 - 小玩意Hindi: झुमका (ज्वेलरी) - खिलौना (सस्ता गहना)Arabic: زخرفة صغيرة - قطعة تافهة
Example Sentences
She bought a trinket from the market.
basic
My grandmother keeps a box of trinkets.
basic
He collects old trinkets from garage sales.
basic
That necklace is just a trinket, but it means a lot to me.
natural
Tourists love to buy little trinkets to remember their trip.
natural
The kids found some shiny trinkets in the sand.
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