Gimcrack

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪmˌkræk/

Definitions of gimcrack

noun a showy but useless object; a trinket or bauble

Example Sentences

A1 She bought a cheap gimcrack toy from the dollar store.

A2 The street vendor was selling various gimcracks and trinkets.

B1 The tourist shop was full of gimcracks and souvenirs.

B2 The antique dealer specialized in rare gimcracks and curiosities.

C1 The art collector's mansion was filled with expensive gimcracks and knick-knacks.

C2 The auction house featured a rare gimcrack that sold for a record price.

Examples of gimcrack in a Sentence

formal The antique shop was filled with beautiful furniture, but also some gimcrack items that seemed out of place.

informal I don't know why she bought that gimcrack trinket, it looks like something from a dollar store.

slang I can't believe he spent his money on that gimcrack junk, what a waste!

figurative Her flashy personality was like a gimcrack facade, hiding her true emotions underneath.

Grammatical Forms of gimcrack

• past tense: gimcracked
• plural: gimcracks
• comparative: more gimcrack
• superlative: most gimcrack
• present tense: gimcrack
• future tense: will gimcrack
• perfect tense: have gimcracked
• continuous tense: is gimcracking
• singular: gimcrack
• positive degree: gimcrack
• infinitive: to gimcrack
• gerund: gimcracking
• participle: gimcracking

Origin and Evolution of gimcrack

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'gimcrack' originated from Middle French 'gimberlanche' which means a decorative object or trinket.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gimcrack' evolved to refer to something showy but of little value or substance, often used to describe cheap or tacky items.