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gimcrackery

 

[ หˆษกษชm.krรฆk.ษ™r.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cheap, showy

Gimcrackery refers to something that is cheap, showy, or of little value. It is often associated with decorative but ultimately useless items or superficiality in artistry or design. The term suggests a lack of substance behind glittering exteriors, indicating that while something may appear appealing at first glance, it lacks reliability or true worth. This word can be used critically to describe trends, fashions, or consumer goods that prioritize style over quality.

Synonyms

gimmick, tawdry, trinket

Examples of usage

  • The store's shelves were filled with gimcrackery that attracted many tourists.
  • Despite its flashy appearance, the gimcrackery product broke after just a few uses.
  • Critics dismissed the movie as mere gimcrackery, lacking any real depth or story.

Translations

Translations of the word "gimcrackery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น futilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคœเฅ‚เคฒเค–เคฐเฅเคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ barang murahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะฑ'ัะทะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bzdura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใพใ‚‰ใชใ„็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bagatelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cosa inรบtil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงmalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ์ ‘ํ•œ ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุงู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบposลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็”จ็š„ไธœ่ฅฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepomembnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณma vitleysa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ัะฐั‚ั‹ ะถะพา› ะฝำ™ั€ัะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸ ลŸeylษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cosa inรบtil

Etymology

The term 'gimcrackery' originates from the late 17th century. It is derived from 'gimcrack,' which refers to a trivial or useless ornament. The word itself is possibly a combination of 'gim,' which is a variant of 'gem' or could relate to 'gimmick' indicating something that is clever but not serious. The suffix '-ery' is often used to form nouns indicating a place or type of condition. Thus, 'gimcrackery' has come to describe a category of cheap, flashy items or superficial art forms that prioritize style over quality or usefulness. Over the years, it has been used in various contexts, often highlighting the disparity between appearance and genuine value or utility.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,947, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.