gimcrack

UK
/ˈɡɪm.kræk/
US
/ˈɡɪm.kræk/

Translations

gimcracknoun
gimcracks
pl
UK
/ˈɡɪm.kræk/
US
/ˈɡɪm.kræk/
The shelf was filled with gimcracks and souvenirs from their travels.
Полка была заполнена безделушками и сувенирами из их путешествий.
Additional translations
gimcrackadjective
more gimcrack
Comp.
most gimcrack
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɪm.kræk/
US
/ˈɡɪm.kræk/
The gimcrack design of the building was not appreciated by the locals.
Броский дизайн здания не был оценён местными жителями.
The gimcrack decorations fell apart after a few days.
Дешёвые украшения развалились через несколько дней.
Additional translations

Definitions

gimcracknoun
A showy but useless or worthless object.
The antique shop was filled with gimcracks that looked impressive but had little value.
gimcrackadjective
Showy but cheaply made and of little value.
The gimcrack decorations looked impressive from afar, but up close, they were clearly made of flimsy materials.