Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cacareco

noun
/ka-ka-‘reko/
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to refer to something that is considered a trinket, a knick-knack, or an item with little value.
Examples
  • Ele coleciona cacarecos antigos que encontra em feiras.
  • Na loja, havia muitos cacarecos à venda, incluindo imãs de geladeira e chaves de fenda decorativas.
  • Ela se livrou de todos os cacarecos que estavam ocupando espaço no armário.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘cacareco’ can refer to any small item that is perceived as unnecessary or of insignificant worth.
Synonyms
  • trinket
  • knick-knack
  • bauble
  • gadget