gaud
6 synonyms for gaud, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cheap, flashy piece of jewellery or ornament.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English gaude, gawde (“jest, prank, trick; ornamental bead in a rosary, trinket, bauble”). Compare Middle English gaudy, gaudee, which had the same meaning.
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