Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bugiganga

Noun
boo-hee-GAN-gah
Definition
A small, often insignificant item or trinket, typically used to refer to cheap or decorative objects.
Examples
  • Maria has a collection of bugigangas from her travels, each with its own story.
  • The flea market was filled with bugigangas that caught my eye.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘bugiganga’ denotes something that is often low in value, like gaudy decorations or unnecessary knick-knacks.
Synonyms
  • trinket
  • knick-knack
  • gadget