I. ˈtriŋkə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps from Middle English trenket, trynket shoemaker's knife, small knife, from Old North French trenquet, from trenquer to cut, probably modification of Latin truncare to cut off — more at truncate
1. : a small article of equipment
put up his trinkets in his duffel bag
2.
a. : a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)
b. : a vain ornament : gaud
3. : a thing of little value : trifle
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: perhaps from trinket (I)
: to deal clandestinely : intrigue
• trin·ket·er -ə̇d.ə(r), -ə̇tə- noun -s