Tchotchke

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑtʃki/

Definitions of tchotchke

noun a small decorative trinket or souvenir

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a small tchotchke as a souvenir from my trip.

A2 She collects tchotchkes from different countries.

B1 The shelves were filled with various tchotchkes and knick-knacks.

B2 The antique shop had a wide selection of unique tchotchkes.

C1 The tchotchke she received as a gift held sentimental value.

C2 The rare tchotchke was the highlight of her collection.

Examples of tchotchke in a Sentence

formal The antique shop was filled with various tchotchkes from different eras.

informal I love collecting cute little tchotchkes to decorate my shelves.

slang My grandma has a bunch of tchotchkes all over her house, it's kind of overwhelming.

figurative His mind was like a cluttered shelf, filled with random tchotchkes of memories and thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of tchotchke

• past tense: tchotchke'd
• plural: tchotchkes
• comparative: more tchotchke
• superlative: most tchotchke
• present tense: tchotchkes
• future tense: will tchotchke
• perfect tense: have tchotchke'd
• continuous tense: is tchotchkeing
• singular: tchotchke
• positive degree: tchotchke
• infinitive: to tchotchke
• gerund: tchotchkeing
• participle: tchotchkeing

Origin and Evolution of tchotchke

First Known Use: 1888 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'tchotchke' is of Yiddish origin, derived from the Slavic word 'čačka' meaning trinket or toy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small trinkets or knick-knacks, the word 'tchotchke' has evolved to encompass any small decorative item or souvenir.