Schnickschnack — meaning in English

English meaning

• bauble noun A small, showy trinket or decoration with little real value.
• knack noun A natural skill or ability for doing something well, often something that seems to come easily.

Senses

Schnickschnack is used for these senses in English:

• bauble A cheap showy ornament or piece of jewellery; a gewgaw.
• bells and whistles (idiomatic) Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
• bric-a-brac Small ornaments and other miscellaneous display items of little value.
• knack A petty contrivance; a toy.
• knick-knack A small ornament or other object of minor value.

bauble — full definition

1. noun A small, showy trinket or decoration with little real value.
2. noun A round, shiny ornament, especially the kind hung on a Christmas tree.

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