Gimcracks Meaning in English
word · lemma: gimcrack
ˈɡɪmˌkræks
GIM-kraks
ɡˈɪmkɹæks
gim-KRAKS
释义
Small decorative objects that are showy but have little real value or use.
用法与细微差别
'Gimcracks' is old-fashioned and a bit negative, often used to criticize things that look flashy but are cheap or useless. Common in phrases like 'decorate with gimcracks.' Rare in everyday conversation.
Spanish: chucherías - baratijasPortuguese (BR): bugigangas - quinquilhariasPortuguese (PT): bugigangas - quinquilhariasChinese (Simplified): 小玩意儿 - 廉价饰品Chinese (Traditional): 小玩意兒 - 廉價飾品Hindi: सस्ता सजावटी सामानArabic: زخارف تافهة - أشياء تافهةBengali: সস্তা সাজসজ্জার জিনিসপত্র - বাহুল্য দ্রব্যRussian: безделушки - безделияJapanese: 安物の飾り - がらくたVietnamese: đồ trang trí rẻ tiền - đồ lặt vặtKorean: 값싼 장식품 - 싸구려 장식Turkish: ucuz süs eşyası - değersiz süsUrdu: سستے شوخ سجاوٹی سامانIndonesian: hiasan murahan - barang pajangan murahan
例句
She collects colorful gimcracks from markets.
basic
The shelf was full of dusty gimcracks.
basic
Do not waste money on cheap gimcracks.
basic
Grandma’s house is filled with old gimcracks from her travels.
natural
The tourists bought a bunch of plastic gimcracks as souvenirs.
natural
He thinks those shiny gimcracks just gather dust on the table.
natural