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