gaud

A noun referring to a cheap, showy piece of jewelry or an ornament, typically used to decorate clothing.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein billiges, auffälliges Schmuckstück oder Accessoire bezeichnet, das meist zur Verzierung von Kleidung dient.

1. Cheap showy ornament C2 formal

   A piece of cheap, flashy jewelry or a showy ornament, especially on clothing.

   • The costume was covered in cheap gauds that sparkled under the lights.
   • She wore a necklace that was nothing more than a gaud.
   • The dress was adorned with gauds, making it look tacky.

   🇩🇪Billiger auffälliger Schmuck

   Synonyme: baublefripperygewgawgimcrackknickknacktinseltrinket