ˈgyüˌgȯ also ˈgüˌgȯ sometimes ˈjüˌjȯ or ˈjüˌgȯ noun
also gee·gaw ˈjēˌgȯ, ˈgēˌgȯ, ˈjēˌjȯ
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : something lacking in substantial value : a thing of no account or worth : trifle
in such a society these accomplishments were no mere gewgaws
2. : something showy or gaudy and usually with little intrinsic worth
decked out with all sorts of gewgaws
• gew·gawed -ȯd adjective
• gew·gaw·ish -ȯish, -ȯēsh adjective
• gew·gawy -ȯi, -ȯē adjective