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Knickknacks: meaning, definitions and examples

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knickknacks

 

[ ˈnɪkˌnæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small decorative objects

Knickknacks are small decorative objects, especially ones that are unusual or interesting. They are often displayed on shelves or tables to add a personal touch to a room.

Synonyms

curios, ornaments, trinkets

Examples of usage

  • She filled her shelves with knickknacks from her travels.
  • The antique store was full of interesting knickknacks.
  • I like to collect knickknacks from different countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "knickknacks" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bugigangas

🇮🇳 सजावट की चीज़ें

🇩🇪 Kleinigkeiten

🇮🇩 pernak-pernik

🇺🇦 дрібнички

🇵🇱 drobiazgi

🇯🇵 小物

🇫🇷 bibelots

🇪🇸 chucherías

🇹🇷 ıvır zıvır

🇰🇷 잡동사니

🇸🇦 أشياء تافهة

🇨🇿 drobnosti

🇸🇰 drobnosti

🇨🇳 小摆设

🇸🇮 malenkosti

🇮🇸 smáhlutir

🇰🇿 ұсақ-түйек заттар

🇬🇪 წვრილმანები

🇦🇿 xırda əşyalar

🇲🇽 chucherías

Word origin

The term 'knickknack' originated in the 17th century and is believed to be of imitative origin, representing the sound of small objects knocking together. Knickknacks have been popular throughout history as decorative items, ranging from small figurines to souvenirs from travels.

See also: knickknack.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,846 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.