gimcrack

• Старомодное прилагательное, описывающее что-то броское, но дешёвое и некачественное; безвкусное или непрочное.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something that is showy but cheap and of poor quality; tawdry or flimsy.

1. Tastelessly showyC2formal

   Designed to look attractive or impressive but of poor quality or little value; cheap and flashy.

   Безвкусно-кричащий

   • The room was filled with gimcrack ornaments that looked expensive but were made of plastic.
   • He bought a gimcrack watch that stopped working after a week.
   • The fair was full of gimcrack prizes that fell apart easily.

   Synonymscheapflashygarishgaudymeretriciousshowytawdrytrashy

   Antonymsdignifiedelegantqualityrefinedsuperiortasteful

• Существительное, обозначающее декоративные предметы, не имеющие большой ценности, часто считающиеся броскими, но дешёвыми или плохо сделанными.

A noun referring to ornamental objects of no great value, often considered showy but cheap or poorly made.

1. Cheap and showy ornamentC1informal

   A decorative object that is attractive but of poor quality and little value.

   Дешёвая безделушка

   • The shelf was filled with cheap gimcracks from the souvenir shop.
   • She bought a gimcrack at the fair that broke the next day.
   • The room was cluttered with gimcracks that looked fancy but were worthless.

   Synonymsbaublefolderolgewgawkickshawknickknacktchotchketrinket

   Antonymsheirloommasterpiecetreasure