Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tchotchke
noun
/ˈtʃɒtʃ.kə/
Definition
A small, knickknack or trinket that is often decorative.
Examples
- The shelf was filled with various tchotchkes collected from her travels.
- He gifted her a quirky tchotchke from his recent trip to the flea market.
- Many people use tchotchkes to personalize their desks at work.
Meaning
Tchotchkes are typically inexpensive items that serve little purpose other than decoration or to be a conversation starter.
Synonyms
- trinket
- knickknack
- bauble
