n. & adj.
n. (pl. -ies) 1 showy, tawdry, or unnecessary finery or ornament, esp. in dress. 2 empty display in speech, literary style, etc. 3 a knick-knacks, trifles. b a knick-knack or trifle.
adj. 1 frivolous. 2 contemptible.
[ F friperie f. OF freperie f. frepe rag ]