GIMCRACK


Meaning of GIMCRACK in English

[ 'dʒɪmkrak ]

■ adjective showy but flimsy or poorly made.

■ noun a cheap and showy ornament.

Derivatives

~ery noun

Origin

ME gibecrake , of unknown origin.

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