gewgaw in Russian

gewgaw in Russian is безделица, безделу́шка, мишура — gewgaw means a flashy, worthless item or plaything; a gaudy trinket, ornament or decorative piece.

gewgaw in Russian

безделица

noun

Pronounced: bezdelitsa

A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration. [from 15th c.]

безделу́шка

noun

Pronounced: bezdelushka

A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration. [from 15th c.]

мишура

noun

Pronounced: mishura

A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration. [from 15th c.]

побрякушка

noun

Pronounced: pobryakushka

A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration. [from 15th c.]

What does "gewgaw" mean?

noun A flashy, worthless item or plaything; a gaudy trinket, ornament or decorative piece.
"You or I may well view our desire to push buttons and order new electronic gewgaws as the mere reflex spasms of consumerism, but to this dynamic duo the future of the earth depends on our instant gratification more than anything else."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gewgaw in a sentence

You or I may well view our desire to push buttons and order new electronic gewgaws as the mere reflex spasms of consumerism, but to this dynamic duo the future of the earth depends on our instant gratification more than anything else.

Similar words in Russian

bangle bauble gaud novelty trinket

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gewgaw" in Russian?

"gewgaw" in Russian is безделица, безделу́шка, мишура. gewgaw means: A flashy, worthless item or plaything; a gaudy trinket, ornament or decorative piece.

How do you pronounce безделица?

"gewgaw" in Russian is безделица, pronounced "bezdelitsa".

Are there other ways to say "gewgaw" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "gewgaw": безделица, безделу́шка, мишура, побрякушка.

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